Avocado and Tuna Tapas

Living in Spain I have come across a literal plethora of tapas. This tuna stuffed avocado is a light, healthy dish that goes best with crisp white wines and crunchy bread. This recipe is great for experimenting with a variety of different vegetables, spices, and kinds of vinegar.

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

1 (12 ounce) can solid white tuna packed in water, drained
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
3 green onions, thinly sliced, plus additional for garnish
½ red bell pepper, chopped
1 dash balsamic vinegar
black pepper to taste
1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted

Directions

Stir together tuna, mayonnaise, green onions, red pepper, and balsamic vinegar in a bowl. Season with pepper and garlic salt, then pack the avocado halves with the tuna mixture. Garnish with reserved green onions and a dash of black pepper before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

294	Calories
18g	Fat
11g	Carbs
24g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 294
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g	23%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Cholesterol 27mg	9%
Sodium 154mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary Fiber 7g	26%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 24g	48%
Vitamin C 31mg	35%
Calcium 33mg	3%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 755mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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