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Quick Creamy Tuna Avocado Boats Recipe for a Healthy Snack Idea

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A quick, creamy, and healthy snack combining ripe avocados and tuna with Greek yogurt and fresh ingredients, perfect for a light yet satisfying bite.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ripe avocados (halved and pitted)
  • 1 can of tuna (5 oz/140 g, packed in water or olive oil, drained)
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 small celery stalk (finely chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon red onion (finely diced, optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
  • Fresh parsley or dill (chopped, for garnish)
  • Chili flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Slice the avocados in half lengthwise and twist to separate the halves. Carefully remove the pits using a spoon or knife. Scoop out a little extra avocado flesh if desired to create a larger cavity for the filling. Set aside.
  2. Open the can of tuna and drain thoroughly to avoid a watery mixture. Press lightly with a spoon to remove excess liquid. Place the tuna in a mixing bowl.
  3. Add Greek yogurt, mayonnaise (if using), Dijon mustard, and lemon juice to the tuna. Stir gently to combine until creamy but not watery. Add more yogurt or a teaspoon of olive oil if too dry.
  4. Fold in finely chopped celery and red onion. Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes if desired. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  5. Spoon the tuna mixture generously into each avocado half. Mix in any scooped-out avocado flesh for extra creaminess if desired.
  6. Sprinkle chopped parsley or dill on top for garnish. Serve immediately with a wedge of lemon on the side.

Notes

Use ripe avocados that yield slightly when pressed but are not mushy. Drain tuna well to avoid watery filling. Soak diced onion in cold water for 10 minutes if you want to mellow its sharpness. Prepare filling up to 24 hours ahead but fill avocados just before serving to prevent browning. Add lemon juice to slow browning. Variations include swapping tuna for mashed chickpeas for a vegan option or adding jalapeños for heat.

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