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Best Tuna-Stuffed Avocado Boats – Quick & Delicious

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Tuna-Stuffed Avocado Boats are a creamy, zesty, and satisfying low-carb meal made with buttery avocados and a flavorful tuna salad filling. This quick, no-cook recipe comes together in about 15 minutes and delivers a protein-packed lunch or light dinner that’s both nourishing and indulgent.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • medium mixing bowl
  • mixing spoon
  • knife
  • cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 2 5-ounce cans tuna, drained
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup finely diced celery
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
  • 1–2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or chives
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
  • squeeze of fresh lemon juice (optional)
  • 2 large ripe avocados, halved and pitted

Instructions
 

  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, and chopped herbs. Mix gently until well combined but not overly mashed. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add a squeeze of lemon juice if desired and adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Slice the avocados in half lengthwise and remove the pits. If needed, scoop out a small amount of flesh from the center to create more room for the filling. Chop and fold extra avocado flesh into the tuna salad if desired.
  • Spoon the tuna salad mixture generously into each avocado half, filling slightly above the rim. Garnish with extra herbs, cracked pepper, or a light squeeze of lemon. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use ripe but firm avocados for best texture. Drain tuna thoroughly to avoid a watery filling. For a lighter option, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or mashed avocado. Assemble just before serving to prevent browning. Store tuna salad separately in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Freezing is not recommended.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 23gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
Keyword healthy tuna recipe, keto avocado boats, low carb lunch, tuna stuffed avocado
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