Brazil Nut Free Lemon-Dill Avocado Boats
Bright, herby, and genuinely satisfying, this dish brings together creamy avocado and a zesty tuna filling that tastes far more impressive than the effort involved. The filling gets its punch from fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and a generous handful of dill and parsley, while a touch of turmeric adds a warm, golden hue that makes the whole thing look stunning on the plate. Scallion greens keep the flavor light and fresh without overpowering the delicate tuna, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil ties everything together with a silky richness. Because every ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, there's no label-scanning or substitution stress — just clean, whole-food cooking from start to finish. The avocado halves double as edible bowls, which means minimal cleanup and maximum visual appeal. Serve these straight away with an extra squeeze of lemon for a lunch or light dinner that feels a little bit fancy without any of the fuss.
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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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