Avocado with Tuna


Avocado with Tuna
Here is a quick recipe for a simple starter: avocado, tuna, chopped herbs and mayonnaise.
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Last modified on: April 29th 2015
For 4 people, you will need:
  • 1 avocado 2 avocados
  • 2 tuna in oil 120 g tuna in oil
  • 3 mayonnaise 120 g mayonnaise
  • 4 herbs of your choice herbs of your choice
  • Total weight: 740 grams

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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 15 min.

Step by step recipe


Stage 1 - 3 min.
Avocado with Tuna

Remove the avocado stones


Cut open the avocados and remove the stones.

Stage 2 - 2 min.
Avocado with Tuna

Prepare the filling


Put 120 g tuna in oil into a bowl and break up with a fork.

Stage 3 - 2 min.
Avocado with Tuna
Add 120 g mayonnaise and the chopped herbs of your choice (chives and parsley here).

Stage 4 - 1 min.
Avocado with Tuna
Mix together...

Stage 5 - 4 min.
Avocado with Tuna
...and fill the avocados with the mixture.

Your starter is ready!
Remarks
If you want to prepare this in advance, do take care to prevent the avocado flesh turning brown: before filling, use a brush to coat the exposed surface with lemon juice or olive oil.

To give your tuna mayonnnaise a more robust flavour, add a very finely chopped shallot with the herbs.
Keeping: A few hours in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe40 RDI=10 %2 RDI=0 %270 RDI=30 %2,640 RDI=100 %11,030 RDI: 100 %
Per 100 g5 RDI=2 %040 RDI=4 %360 RDI=10 %1,490 RDI: 10 %
Per person10 RDI=3 %070 RDI=8 %660 RDI=20 %2,760 RDI: 20 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,700 k-calories (or 11,300 k-joules) per day for a man Change to a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: Fish, egg, Sulfites, Mustard
How much will it cost?
  • For 4 people : 3.90 €
  • Per person : 1.00 €

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Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
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