Tuna Stuffed Avocados

Creamy tuna stuffed avocados with 30g of protein, no cooking, and ready in 5 minutes flat. ♡

This recipe packs 30g of protein per serving and needs zero cooking to come together. Canned tuna mixed with Greek yogurt, lemon, and herbs piles into ripe avocado halves for the easiest high protein low carb lunch of the year. For more ideas, see our Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs.

High protein, low carb, and no turning on any appliance. Let’s make it together.

Ingredients

Tuna Stuffed Avocados

• 2 cans tuna in water, 5 oz each, drained
• 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt, full fat
• 1 tbsp lemon juice, divided
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard
• 2 stalks celery, finely diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 large ripe avocados, halved and pitted
• 1 tbsp everything bagel seasoning, optional

How to Make Tuna Stuffed Avocados

1. **Mix.** In a bowl combine drained tuna, Greek yogurt, 1/2 tbsp lemon juice, Dijon, celery, red onion, dill, salt, and pepper. Stir until creamy.
2. **Prep avocados.** Halve and pit avocados. Squeeze remaining 1/2 tbsp lemon juice over the cut sides.
3. **Fill.** Scoop a generous mound of tuna mixture into each avocado half.
4. **Top.** Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning if using.
5. **Serve.** Eat immediately with a spoon or fork.

Why This Recipe Works

Two 5 oz cans tuna drained deliver 55g of protein total, split across two avocado halves (per serving) that is 28g per half, plus 2 tbsp Greek yogurt adds 1g. Each serving hits 30g protein.

Using ripe but firm avocados is the texture trick. Under ripe avocados taste grassy. Over ripe go mushy and won’t hold filling. A ripe firm Hass presses gently without denting.

Squeezing fresh lemon juice over cut avocado halves immediately after cutting prevents browning. A 30 second step that keeps bowls photo ready for 2 hours. For more ideas, see our Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet.

Tips

• Use ripe firm Hass avocados for best scooping.
• Squeeze lemon over cut avocados immediately to prevent browning.
• Drain tuna fully. Wet tuna makes soggy avocado.
• Use Greek yogurt instead of mayo for more protein.
• Serve immediately. Avocado browns within 2 hours.
• Top with everything bagel seasoning for a trendy twist.

Variations

• Add diced cucumber for crunch.
• Swap tuna for canned salmon.
• Add 1 tsp sriracha or chopped jalapeno for heat.
• Use curry powder and raisins for curry tuna.
• Top with a soft boiled egg for 6g more protein.
• Serve on top of mixed greens for a full salad.

Looking for more high protein dinner ideas? Try our Cottage Cheese Breakfast Bowl or Buffalo Chicken Pasta Bake next.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Under ripe avocado: A ripe avocado presses gently without denting.
• Not draining tuna: Soggy avocado is unavoidable if tuna is wet. Drain hard.
• Skipping lemon: Lemon brightens flavor and prevents browning.
• Heavy mayo: Greek yogurt is the protein swap. Mayo doubles fat.

Tuna Stuffed Avocados

High protein tuna stuffed avocados with 30g protein in 5 minutes. No cook low carb lunch.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 2 servings

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: American

Calories: 380

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cans tuna in water 5 oz each, drained
• 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt full fat
• 1 tbsp lemon juice divided
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard
• 2 stalks celery finely diced
• 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
• 2 tbsp fresh dill chopped
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 large ripe avocados halved and pitted
• 1 tbsp everything bagel seasoning optional

Method

 

1. **Mix.** In a bowl combine drained tuna, Greek yogurt, 1/2 tbsp lemon juice, Dijon, celery, red onion, dill, salt, and pepper. Stir until creamy.
2. **Prep avocados.** Halve and pit avocados. Squeeze remaining 1/2 tbsp lemon juice over the cut sides.
3. **Fill.** Scoop a generous mound of tuna mixture into each avocado half.
4. **Top.** Sprinkle with everything bagel seasoning if using.
5. **Serve.** Eat immediately with a spoon or fork.

Notes

Use ripe firm Hass avocados for best scooping. Squeeze lemon over cut avocados immediately to prevent browning. Drain tuna fully. Wet tuna makes soggy avocado.

Sources: USDA FoodData Central for protein and nutrition data and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health on protein requirements.

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