Name: Protein-Packed Tuna Stuffed Avocados
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ripe avocados; 1 can (5 oz) tuna packed in water, drained; 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 celery stalk, finely chopped; 1 small red onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste; Optional: pinch of paprika or cayenne for a little kick

Description

A quick, nutritious, and delicious meal featuring ripe avocados filled with a creamy, protein-rich tuna salad. Perfect for a light lunch or snack, packed with healthy fats and protein, and ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required.

Ingredients

2 ripe avocados

1 can (5 oz) tuna packed in water, drained

2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 celery stalk, finely chopped

1 small red onion, finely chopped

1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional: pinch of paprika or cayenne for a little kick

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Instructions

Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Scoop out a small amount of the flesh to create a larger cavity for the tuna filling and set aside the scooped avocado.
In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, celery, red onion, parsley, and the reserved avocado flesh.
Mix everything well until all ingredients are incorporated and creamy. Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of paprika or cayenne if desired.
Spoon the tuna mixture evenly into each avocado half.
Serve immediately for the freshest taste, or chill briefly if preferred cooler.

Notes

This recipe makes 2 servings.

Ready in about 10 minutes with no cooking required.

For a dairy-free option, swap Greek yogurt with mashed avocado.

Optional additions include chopped hard-boiled eggs, capers, diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, or toasted nuts/seeds for extra texture and flavor.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and consume within 1 day. Adding lemon juice helps prevent avocado browning.

Best served cold or at room temperature; reheating is not recommended.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Lunch, Snack
Method: No cooking / Assembly
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 stuffed avocado half
Calories: Approx. 320 kcal
Sugar: 2 g
Sodium: 300 mg
Fat: 22 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 8 g
Fiber: 6 g
Protein: 20 g
Cholesterol: 30 mg