Gut Friendly Lemon-Dill Avocado Boats
Creamy avocado meets a bright, herb-packed tuna filling in this no-cook dish that comes together in minutes and feels genuinely satisfying. The combination of healthy fats from the avocado and olive oil, lean protein from the water-packed tuna, and anti-inflammatory turmeric makes this the kind of meal your digestive system will actually thank you for. Scallion greens stand in for the whole bulb, keeping the allium flavor light and easy on the gut, while fresh dill and parsley bring a clean, garden-fresh lift without any heavy sauces or processed ingredients. A generous squeeze of lemon ties everything together with a pop of acidity that makes the whole bowl taste alive. It's naturally free of grains, dairy, and anything overly processed — just whole, recognizable ingredients doing exactly what they're supposed to do. Serve it straight from the shell for a lunch that looks impressive but requires almost zero effort.
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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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