Low Sugar Lemon-Dill Avocado Boats

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

5.0

(11)

Bright, herby, and genuinely satisfying, these avocado boats are the kind of no-fuss meal that looks far more impressive than the effort involved. The filling comes together in a single bowl — flaked tuna tossed with fresh lemon juice, zest, olive oil, dill, parsley, scallion greens, and a pinch of turmeric for a subtle golden warmth. Every ingredient earns its place, and not one of them brings hidden sweeteners along for the ride. That matters more than you'd think, because tuna salads and dressed proteins are notorious for sneaking in sugar through condiments like relish, sweetened mayo, or bottled dressings. Here, the richness comes entirely from good olive oil and ripe avocado, while the brightness is all lemon. It's a clean, complete little meal that works for lunch, a light dinner, or an impressive starter when you want something that feels intentional without requiring much time at all.

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Ingredients

2 servings

For the filling

1 can (5 oz) tuna packed in water, drained
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
2 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
¼ tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
¼ tsp ground turmeric

For the boats

1 large ripe avocado, halved and pitted

For serving

fresh dill sprigs, for garnish (optional)
lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, dill, parsley, scallion greens, salt, and turmeric. Flake and stir with a fork until the mixture is evenly combined and the tuna is broken into small, uniform pieces.
2
Taste the filling and adjust salt or lemon juice as needed — it should taste bright and well-seasoned.

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