Beef Free Lemon-Dill Avocado Boats
Bright, herby, and ready in minutes, these avocado boats are the kind of no-fuss meal that somehow feels a little fancy. A zesty tuna filling — built with fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, dill, parsley, and a pinch of turmeric — gets spooned right into creamy avocado halves for a dish that's as beautiful as it is satisfying. The turmeric adds a subtle warmth and a gorgeous golden hue without overpowering the clean, citrusy flavors. Using only the green tops of scallions keeps the filling light and fresh-tasting, while the olive oil ties everything together with a silky richness. There's no cooking required beyond mixing, which means this comes together fast on a busy weeknight or lazy weekend lunch. The whole thing is naturally free from any red meat, so it's an effortless fit if you're keeping beef off the table without sacrificing protein or flavor. Serve straight away with extra lemon wedges and a few sprigs of fresh dill for a finish that looks like you put in way more effort than you actually did.
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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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