American · Lunch

Tuna-Stuffed Avocados

Ripe avocado halves filled with a lemony tuna salad of celery, red onion and parsley, bound with a little mayonnaise. Two servings in 15 minutes, with no cooking.

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Before You Start

Choose tuna packed in water, and drain it thoroughly for the best texture.

If the avocado stone hole is small, scoop out a little more flesh and add it to the filling.

Wrap any leftover filling and keep it for a sandwich the next day.

How to Make Tuna-Stuffed Avocados

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  1. Drain the tuna well and flake it into a bowl with a fork.

  2. Add the mayonnaise, celery, red onion, lemon juice, mustard and pepper and mix until combined. Taste and add a little more lemon if you like.

  3. Brush the cut surface of the avocado halves with a little of the lemon juice if you are not serving them at once.

  4. Spoon the tuna into the avocado halves, piling it up generously. Scatter with parsley and serve at once.

What's Going On Here

Pick the avocados by feel. A ripe one gives slightly under your thumb and holds its shape when halved, and an unripe one will taste of nothing.

It is tuna salad in its own bowl. The avocado replaces the bread, adds a creamy fat and turns a plain can of fish into a plate that feels like lunch in a restaurant. Mix the tuna with a spoonful of light mayonnaise, celery for crunch, red onion for bite and lemon juice to keep the avocado bright. Chill the mix for ten minutes if you have time. Drain the tuna well, pressing it with the back of a fork, since extra liquid makes the filling runny.

Spoon the tuna into the hollows and heap it generously. Parsley goes on top. Eat it with a fork straight from the skin. A few cherry tomatoes on the side add colour. It is a good lunch for a hot day.

After You've Cooked It

Best eaten straight away. The tuna filling keeps in the fridge for 2 days; fill fresh avocados when you serve.

What to Serve Alongside

  • A green salad
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Cucumber slices

Questions and Answers

How long does Tuna-Stuffed Avocados take to make?

About 15 minutes in total — 15 minutes of preparation and of cooking. The recipe serves 2.

What are the key tips for making Tuna-Stuffed Avocados?

Choose tuna packed in water, and drain it thoroughly for the best texture. If the avocado stone hole is small, scoop out a little more flesh and add it to the filling. Wrap any leftover filling and keep it for a sandwich the next day.

What should I serve with Tuna-Stuffed Avocados?

A green salad; Cherry tomatoes; Cucumber slices.

How should Tuna-Stuffed Avocados be stored?

Best eaten straight away. The tuna filling keeps in the fridge for 2 days; fill fresh avocados when you serve.

Is Tuna-Stuffed Avocados suitable for a special diet?

This recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free, diabetes-friendly, high-protein, low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.

How many calories are in Tuna-Stuffed Avocados?

About 418 kcal per serving, with 30 g protein, 16 g carbohydrate and 26 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.

Nutrition per Serving

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.

418Calories
30gProtein
16gCarbs
26gFat
10gFibre
3gSugar
470mgSodium

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