5.0 from 6 votes
Tuna Tostadas
This Tuna Tostada is a walk on the lighter side of lunch, starring canned tuna dressed up with fresh lime juice and herbs and minced onion.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 person
Calories: 332 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican-American Fusion
Ingredients
- 2 tostadas
- 1 can yellowfin tuna
- 1 tablespoon red onion or shallot, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon fresh-squeezed lime juice
- 1 teaspoon parsley or cilantro, finely minced
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 dashes cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ avocado cut into small cubes
- Salt, to taste
- crema (optional)
- chunky tomato salsa
Instructions
- Strain the canned tuna, quickly, and then add to a bowl (you just want to strain most of the liquid off not all of it).
- Add in 1 tablespoon finely diced shallot or red onion, 1 teaspoon fresh-squeezed lime juice, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon minced parsley or cilantro, and 2 dashes of cayenne pepper (optional).
- Using a fork, mix until just combined. Taste and add salt, to taste.
- Set two tostadas on a plate. Divide the tuna mixture evenly between the tostadas.
- Add cubed avocado, a spoonful or two of chunky tomato salsa, and a drizzle of crema to each. Enjoy!
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Notes
- I purchased my tostadas, but you can certainly make your own tostadas.
- I purchased my tostadas, but you can certainly
- make your own tostadas
- .
- I used tuna packed in olive oil, but tuna packed in water works here too.
- I used tuna packed in olive oil, but tuna packed in water works here too.
Nutrition Information
Calories
332kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
0.4mg
(0%)
Sodium
226mg
(9%)
Potassium
640mg
(18%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
991IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1person
Amount Per Serving
Calories 332
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 332kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 226mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 640mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 991IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.