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
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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 : Stage 1

Remove the avocado stones


Cut open the avocados and remove the stones.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 2 min.
Avocado with Tuna : Stage 2

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 : Stage 3
Add 120 g mayonnaise and the chopped herbs of your choice (chives and parsley here).

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

Stage 5 - ⌛ 4 min.
Avocado with Tuna : Stage 5
...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=20 %2 RDI=0 %270 RDI=40 %2,640 RDI=130 %11,030 RDI: 130 %
Per 100 g5 RDI=2 %040 RDI=6 %360 RDI=20 %1,490 RDI: 20 %
Per person10 RDI=4 %070 RDI=10 %660 RDI=30 %2,760 RDI: 30 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for 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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