This Healthy Tuna Stuffed Avocado is stuffed with a flavorful southwest mixture of tuna, bell pepper, jalapeno, and cilantro. No mayo necessary here! It’s the perfect healthy lunch.
I was making this recipe two times a week for months before I wrote this post. I came up with it one day based on what I had lying around in the kitchen and immediately fell in love. It was my absolute favorite lunch. You aren’t supposed to eat tuna more than twice a week otherwise I probably would have eaten it every day. Not only is it easy to make, it’s also healthy. But wait a second, why was I not sharing the lunch I was eating two times a week? Is it too simple? I mean, I can’t lie, it’s incredibly simple, but guys, it’s magical. This is just such a tasty lunch! You need this in your life. I have links to more of my favorite tuna stuffed avocados that you can check out below, but this one is the original love of my lunch.
This is straight up healthy. You mix in a bit of the avocado itself to add that creamy factor you need. This is an easy, tasty lunch, snack, or even dinner. I ate two, but you could totally get away with eating one for a light lunch or snack.
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Healthy Tuna Stuffed Avocado
- 1 avocado, halved and pitted
- 1 (4.5 oz) cans tuna, drained
- ¼ cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoons minced jalapeno
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- Scoop out some of the
avocado from the pitted area to widen the "bowl" area. Place the scooped avocado into a medium-size mixing bowl. Mash it with a fork. - Add the tuna, bell pepper, jalapeno, and cilantro to the mixing bowl. Pour lime juice over. Stir it all together until everything is well mixed.
- Scoop the tuna into the avocado bowls. Season with salt and pepper.
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Arman Liew says
My favourite kind of tuna sandwiches uses avocado instead of mayo- I'd be down with this, doused in sriracha!
Gloria Duggan says
I LOVE mixing tuna and avocado….I often make it in wrap. This is a great alternative to eating "bread"….thanks for sharing.
Mandy says
A tortilla wrap really isn’t much different than bread. If you really want to make a difference wrap in lettuce.
A says
I think the person meant that the avacado base is a great alternative.
Jim says
It says alternative to eating “bread”
Erika says
I took it to mean the avacodo “bowl” was a great alternative to bread. Separate thought. But I could be wrong.
julie says
The make low carb tortillas
julie says
They, not the lol
Connie Hester says
Or, for another alternative, use a small spinach wrap. 🙂
Bonnie Jones says
Could this be ketogenic?
Renee says
I know what I'm having for lunch tomorrow!!
Josie says
This looks awesome! Always looking for different ways to get tuna into my diet! Creamy avocado looks like a great alternative to mayo 🙂
Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen says
I've had chicken salad served in an avocado before but never tuna. YUMMM!
Kelly says
I love avocados in anything or anything IN an avocado. I could eat this every day for lunch!
M. Susan Light says
I love avocados stuffed with tuna. It's a classic salad that is served at one of my favorites, Art's Bar & grill in Riverside, Ca. I can't wait to try this version at home, with some warm sourdough on the side or saltine crackers. Thank you so much for the recipe. Sincerely M. Susan Guerrero Light
SAMMIE says
I agree with you, Tuna in olive oil is perfect. I don't often buy it because I feel guilty! But is it the very best!
Kristy B says
What's the run down on carbs, fats and proteins please?
Rachel Farnsworth says
I'm not a certified nutritionist so I don't feel comfortable providing that kind of information or take on that kind of liability. But you can run it through an online calculator to get an idea.
Michelle says
I understand why you wouldn't want to take the time to provide what Kristy is asking for, but I really don't think providing such information opens you up to liability. I doubt anyone is going to sue you over some nutrition information.
Shaneeka peoples says
Oh but they will… lol
Rachel Farnsworth says
It isn't about time. I've actually run the information through nutrition calculators many times. My attorney just advises against it. You'd be surprised what people get upset about!
Anonymous says
In this litigious day and age, Rachel and her attorney are precisely right; people can, will, and do sue for every stupid thing imaginable, and often win what should never have been a legitimate lawsuit in the first place.
Debbie Harris says
So sad. Well we know its,nutritious n thats,enought for me.
Donna B. says
You can go to Sparkpeople.com and find out the nutrient info on their Recipe Calculator. I’ve used it before. You just type in the ingredients and measurements and it will give you the calories, fat, sodium, etc.
Unknown says
I posted this recipe on my work Facebook page as a great alternative to sandwiches. It sounds really tasty and I will definitly be trying it. Thankyou
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Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
These are just brilliant! My hubby will love them.
MaryLou Barnett says
You might add a mashed up hard boiled egg to the tuna mixture.
Dez says
As I aye it, I was thinking the same thing. Pretty much tuns salad but replace mayo with avocado. I added a red onion to mine and will add tomatoes to my left overs as well.
Dez says
*ate, not aye
Ollie says
I like your upgrades!
Tally says
Looks delish!! I totally need more healthy recipes like this in my life!!
Marcia says
Take a tomato 🍅. Cut the top like a hat. Scoop out the inside of the tomato. Put in bowl with avocado, dab of mayo, cilantro, lemon juice, small amount of wasabi, sweet and low and chopped bell pepper, Mix in bowl. Put back into tomato over the top of tomato. Put top of tomato on mixture at slant.
Shaneeka peoples says
Presentation is everything
Shaneeka peoples says
😂😂😂
Unknown says
I tried it and it was absolutely amazing. With a small change – I didn't have any fresh peppers so I replaced with pickled hot banana pepper rings. Just a bit spicy, full of flavour.
Michelle Nahom says
I don't often eat tuna…not sure why. I know I would like this and I always have avocados in the house! This would be a wonderful light lunch. I'm definitely sold on the idea!
Heather Kinnaird says
I could eat these every day and never get bored! delicious
Anonymous says
These sound delish but my family doesn't really care for peppers. What do you think it would be like with diced tomatoe instead?
Rachel Farnsworth says
Diced tomatoes would definitely work!
Anne says
How about some shaved fennel bulb
DessertForTwo says
What a great, easy dinner!
Judy Jane Torralbo says
Can’t wait to make!
Paula Gustafson says
To avoid the mercury in tuna, you could substitute canned salmon … Trader Joe’s has some (in the pink can) that seriously tastes just like tuna… then you can eat them more often!
Robin says
What if you don’t like tuna or salmon? Can you substitute it with chicken or turkey the canned flakes?
Rachel Farnsworth says
You certainly can.
Narilyn says
Try it with shrimp
Solidworks says
I tried this one Oh so Good ! Ty
Rachel Farnsworth says
Thanks! Glad to hear it! And thank you for taking the time to come back and comment.
michael says
why can’t I print this at home ?
Rachel Farnsworth says
There is a print button right under the photo in the recipe. It works great!
Jacquelyn says
Why does it have so many calories?
Rachel Farnsworth says
Avocados account for the bulk of the calories.
Rebecca Moore says
Hi, do these keep in the fridge at all? I’m cooking for 1, so I’m not going to eat four avocados at once. I can figure out how to cut down the recipe, no problem. Just thinking of meal prep with work and all.
Rachel Farnsworth says
They keep in the fridge for about a day, but avocados are just hard to store. You can cut it down to just one avocado and one can of tuna. That’s how I usually make it for lunch.
Nette says
To preserve the other half of an avocado, what I usually do is save the side that has the nut and I use the other side, then I scoop the avacado out and take the skin of the used side to cover the unused side, then I store in a zip lock bag or a Tupperware storage container.
Rachel Farnsworth says
Great tip!
Tina says
Awesome idea!
Sandy says
Leave the stone in the unused half, put in a plastic freezer bag and press out as much air as you can. When you take it out it usually has a thin brown layer on top. I just run a knife around it and remove a thin layer of flesh. The rest is just like fresh cut.
Jonel says
I store the half with the pit in Glad press n seal! It literally stays green for days in the refrigerator!
Sunny says
I t would be nice to see how many calories..
Rachel Farnsworth says
I’m not big into providing calorie information. It’s easy to run recipes through nutrition calculators, but they are rarely accurate, particularly in cases like this where ingredient amounts will actually vary, even when following the instructions. Calories are just calories. When I examine a recipe for nutrition I look at whether or not each ingredient is good for my body and focus less on the actual caloric intake. It’s something I feel rather strongly about since so many people end up starving themselves on a low calorie diet.
Kira says
I want to try this!! My question is do you think I can simplify by adding fresh made pico de gallo instead of the separate jalapeño, cilantro and peppers? Just asking cause we would make enough for a family of 6 at one time 😄
Rachel Farnsworth says
It would work.
kim says
Why do none of these recipes say to rinse the tuna? Tastes so much better, even if packed in water.
Rachel Farnsworth says
I disagree. When I buy quality tuna it tastes great straight from the can. Rinsing it only washes away flavor and makes it soggy.
Lisa says
Just made this. Awesome lunch! Thanks so much for the recipe. I could make it everyday!
Lisa says
By the way, on My Fitness Pal, this recipe ( 2 servings) is 185 calories, 12 g fat, 11 g carbs & 11 g protein. If you eat the whole thing it’s 370 calories. Is it bad to eat an Avacado a day?…. cause I seriously could! Haha!
Sunkist says
jalapeños add a little heat and the red bell peppers add sweetness… and who doesn’t ❤️ creamy avocados?
Karen says
Great recipe! Made it today for the guys and they loved it. They looked at me kinda funny at first…lol…but all it took was one bite and they were all in.
Thanks 🙂
Augusta says
I’m suprised this isn’t made with steamed fresh wild caught tuna, and a dash og olive oil instead of canned tuna. I hate canned tuna. Fresh steamed tuna tastes so much better. Get it at any fish or meat market
Nici says
Damn aint we talking bout food just food why bring in lawyer aint nobody died from it. Damn!!!!!!
Rachel Farnsworth says
You’d be surprised.
Nelida Herrera says
Plz eat local avocados, the ones from México are planted in zones where trees are cutted off to make space for avocado trees, like rain forest. No COOL, NOT AT ALL
Rachel Farnsworth says
I think you might be slightly confused. The global demand for avocado has increased the expansion of avocado farms in Mexico for sure. They aren’t cutting down rainforests though. They are cutting down pine trees. It definitely has an affect on local wildlife, but also provides the Mexican economy with growth so I guess it just depends on your personal world political views.
Pat says
I don’t care for anything hot like jalapeno. What can replace it?
Rachel Farnsworth says
You could just leave it out.
mrsgeee says
Celery?
Juanice Baker says
I ate something similar to this at a restaurant years ago but with salad shrimp. So now I alternate between tuna, shrimp & chicken. Sometimes I use a a meat with tomatoes, & cucumber added also. I could eat avacado everyday. It is healthy.
Nazreen Ally says
Just tried this awesome recipe!! My husband and I love it.. will be making this weekly..Thank you
Laurie says
The recipe calls for 1, 4.5 oz can of tuna. Do you know what the drained weight for the recipe would be? I have a 7oz can and am not sure how much to use.
Thank you
Rachel Farnsworth says
The great thing about this recipe is that it is very forgiving. Close is good enough! 🙂
Don Jette says
love the recipe, added garlic powder, some dill and horseradish….left out the hot pepper.
dadsfavor8 says
I HATE avacados…and LOVE tuna! But I would totally try this! Actually looks great!
Deb says
I’m going to use this yummy recipe for a luncheon I’m doing . Can I make these a day ahead without the avocado shell browning?
Rachel Farnsworth says
The avocado will definitely brown. There’s not many ways around that one I’m afraid, especially an entire day ahead. Brushing the avocado with lime juice will help it stay fresh for a few hours though.
Tresha says
Just made it!! Absolutely loved it!! Thank you!
Alicia says
I’m detoxing and all these ingredients are in my plan so I decided to make them the only thing I replaced was the tuna with wild caught albacore and it was delicious. I had some left over and used it on my salad and mmmmm what a great salad it was .
Laura says
I just made this and loves it!! I put mine in corn tortillas!
Donovan Rowlands says
Making this tonight as a side dish.
Renee says
We made this today!! Ate it over townhouse crackers! OMG, so good!!
Tabitha says
I am eating this today for lunch for the first time
Elizabeth says
I made this and then ate it wrapped it in lettuce. It was delicious. I will be making it quite often.
rencontre sérieuse says
Appreciate the recommendation. Will try itt out.
April says
Anyone try baking them? Just curiosity?
Karina says
Delicious!!! I made it for lunch today and the whole fam like it! Thanks for sharing recipe
ANN TRUDEAU says
What is the nutrition info? I’m on My Fitness Pal and I need to at least know the calories for your tuna stuffed avocado.
Rachel Farnsworth says
My Fitness Pals has options where you can input a recipe. I don’t provide caloric information on my website because I simply don’t believe in counting calories as it often leads to poor relationships with food.
Candy says
Stuffed avocados are a traditional peruvian dish 😉 most commonly donr with chicken or tuna salad. Good stuff 😊 yum, yum!!
Sandra says
Can you please provide the nutritional value content?
Rachel Farnsworth says
No, I’m sorry. I don’t provide nutritional content here on my blog. If you are interested, there are many online apps and nutritional calculators out there. All that I’d give here would be from one of those, which are not very accurate.
Stevie says
This looks so yummy! Every single one of us love avocado and I would put it in everything if I could! Plus, our oldest son is a bottomless pit and avocado is filling! He would absolutely love this! Thanks for sharing!!
Peggy Medberry says
Wow… I love tuna and I love tuna with avocado! Never thought of STUFFING an avocado with Tuna… wow!! Great recipe!
Katrina says
Soooo yummy! I added some sriracha and it was perfect in it!
Mars says
Omg! I wouldn’t have thought of putting tuna in avocado, but this looks so good.
Kathy L. McGuire says
I made these today and they were great – had one half along side a small salad. Even my Husband liked them. I went ahead and scooped out the entire avocado and put it in the mix and then stuffed the avocados. It was a little more green than the picture above but it was very yummy. Will definitely be making this again.
Kathy L. McGuire says
Does anyone know approximately how many calories half of this recipe is? Thanks.
Rachel Farnsworth says
I don’t publish caloric information because anything I’d use is run off of a calculator which is simply inaccurate since fruits and vegetables come in different sizes naturally. If you’d like to use one of these calculators yourself there are plenty where you simply copy and paste the recipe. I just can’t bring myself to publish inaccurate information or promote calorie counting.
Thomas says
This lunch was just fabulous needed verbatim as instructed have to say I’ll be in this more often loved it
Linette Arnold says
After being a WW for so many years, I never thought to use tuna in oil again! And dill? Oh ya!!
MoGo says
I made this for the first time today and I was a little skeptical of it would taste good. OMGEEEEEEE they are delicious and healthy. I’m so glad I decided to make this for dinner and not just drink a protein shake!!