Macadamia Free 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. A lemony tuna filling — lifted with fresh dill, parsley, scallion greens, and a pinch of golden turmeric — gets spooned right into creamy avocado halves for a dish that's as pretty as it is delicious. The combination of olive oil and fresh lemon juice keeps everything tasting clean and vibrant rather than heavy, and the turmeric adds a subtle warmth that makes the whole thing feel a little unexpected. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to source, so there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden nut additions sneaking into your meal. It comes together in one bowl with just a fork, which means minimal cleanup and maximum reward. Serve it straight away with an extra squeeze of lemon and you've got a lunch or light dinner that genuinely delivers on flavor.

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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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