Tuna Avocado Cucumber Boats

Name: Tuna Avocado Cucumber Boats
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 English cucumber, halved lengthwise; 5 oz canned tuna in water, drained; 1 ripe avocado, diced; 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced; 2 tsp fresh lemon juice; 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tsp fresh dill, chopped; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Crisp cucumber halves filled with a creamy tuna and avocado mixture, seasoned with lemon and herbs for a light, refreshing no-cook lunch.

15 minEasyServes 2260 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 English cucumber, halved lengthwise
5 oz canned tuna in water, drained
1 ripe avocado, diced
2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp fresh dill, chopped
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1

Use a small spoon to scoop a shallow channel down the center of each 2 halved lengthwise English cucumber to create a boat shape.
2

In a bowl, combine 5 oz drained canned tuna in water, 1 diced ripe avocado, 2 tbsp finely diced red onion, 2 tsp fresh lemon juice, and 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil. Gently fold together, keeping some avocado chunks intact.
3

Season the filling with 1/2 tsp kosher salt and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper, then stir in 2 tsp chopped fresh dill.
4

Spoon the tuna-avocado filling evenly into each cucumber boat.
5

Serve immediately.

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Questions

Why fold instead of stir in Tuna Avocado Cucumber Boats?

Step 2 reads: "Gently fold together, keeping some avocado chunks intact." Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 2 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

Is Tuna Avocado Cucumber Boats low-carb?

A serving of Tuna Avocado Cucumber Boats carries 10 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 50 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 10 percent.

Does Tuna Avocado Cucumber Boats contain fish?

Yes: 5 oz canned tuna in water, drained. The full allergen list for this entry is fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How much protein is in Tuna Avocado Cucumber Boats?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) has 18 g of protein in about 260 calories, alongside 10 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 260 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein lunch collection.

How do I store and reheat Tuna Avocado Cucumber Boats?

Refrigerate what is left of Tuna Avocado Cucumber Boats within two hours and eat it within two days (seafood turns fast). It is served cold; there is nothing to reheat. The avocado browns within hours; add it fresh to each portion.

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