Avocado and Tuna Tapas
Appropriate. This recipe is low in carbs and features healthy fats from avocado and protein from tuna. Choose a small amount of low-fat mayonnaise or a suitable substitute to further reduce calorie intake.
Adapted from Allrecipes, by La Cocina de Redondita
Ingredients
- 1 (12 ounce) can solid white tuna packed in water, drained
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced, plus additional for garnish
- 1/2 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
Method
- 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.
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