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This stuffed avocado recipe has been a life-saver. It ticks the right boxes for me because it satisfies my need for simple and basic ingredients. This easily stuffed avocado never fails to leave me feeling healthy, too.

Chipotle Tuna Salad Stuffed Avocado Recipe

5 from 4 votes
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This super easy Chipotle tuna salad stuffed avocado is a unique lunch idea and is perfect for a low carb keto snack packed with bold flavors.
Servings: 3
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • ⅓ cup Mayonnaise (or plain greek yogurt)
  • 1 piece Chipotle pepper (+ 2 tablespoon adobo sauce)
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 pieces eggs (boiled and chopped)
  • 2 teaspoon lime juice
  • ¼ cup red bell pepper (chopped)
  • ½ cup corn (frozen & thawed)
  • 2 cans tuna (drained and flaked)
  • 3 avocados (halved)
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 tablespoon cilantro (chopped) for garnish

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Instructions:

Prep the Chipotle Sauce:

  • Drain and flake the canned tuna. Set aside.
  • Chop your bell pepper. Slice the eggs. Set aside.
  • Mince your garlic and chipotle pepper in adobo sauce. Or you can use a food processor or a blender to mix them together.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the mayo (or yogurt), the minced chipotle pepper & garlic mixture with adobo sauce, lime juice. Whisk them to combine thoroughly. Season the mixture with salt, according to your taste.
  • Then, add the chopped bell pepper, drained and flaked tuna, corn, and sliced eggs. Stir everything thoroughly and mix gently.

Prep the Avocado Cups

  • Slice your avocado lengthwise. Cut around the pit. Open the halves and remove the pit.
  • With a spoon, scoop out some of the flesh to make room for the filling. Chop the scooped-out flesh and add it to the tuna salad mix.
  • Spoon the chipotle tuna salad mix into your avocado cups. Garnish with your favorite toppings and sprinkle them with fresh chopped cilantro.

Notes:

1.) Substitute red bell pepper with chopped tomatoes.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 668kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 497mg | Potassium: 1300mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 991IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 4mg

Please note that all nutrition information are just estimates. Values will vary among brands, so we encourage you to calculate these on your own for most accurate results.

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Course: Appetizer, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Keywords: Avocado tuna boats, chipotle tuna salad, chipotle tuna salad stuffed avocado