Ingredients:
- 2 ripe avocados, halved and pitted
- 1 can tuna, drained
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for healthier option)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp chopped dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Scoop out some avocado flesh to create a larger hole.
- Mix tuna, mayo, mustard, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Stuff the avocado halves with the tuna mixture.
Health Advice: This recipe is packed with omega-3s from the tuna and healthy fats from avocado, which are good for heart health and keeping you fuller for longer.
Tuna is a lean meat. It’s relatively high in protein, but low in calories, which means that it keeps you full longer and stops you from eating more. In one study, adolescents who regularly ate lean fish like tuna for several weeks lost an average of two pounds more weight than the control group that didn’t eat fish.
1 serving of tuna with avocado contains 295 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 23% carbs, 54% fat, and 22% protein. This is a good source of protein (31% of your Daily Value), fiber (26% of your Daily Value), and potassium (14% of your Daily Value).
