MSG Free Lemon-Dill Avocado Boats

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

5.0

(11)

Bright, herby, and genuinely satisfying, this tuna-filled avocado is the kind of lunch that looks like you tried harder than you did. The filling comes together in a single bowl — just flaked tuna, fresh lemon juice and zest, olive oil, dill, parsley, and a pinch of turmeric for a warm golden hue. Every ingredient is whole and recognizable, which is exactly what you want when you're steering clear of flavor enhancers and processed additives that sneak into so many canned or packaged meal shortcuts. Canned tuna packed in water is the one ingredient that can sometimes hide unwanted additives, so just check the label for a brand that lists only tuna, water, and salt. Beyond that, this recipe is naturally clean from start to finish — no seasoning packets, no bottled dressings, no guesswork. The creamy avocado acts as both vessel and ingredient, balancing the bright, acidic filling without needing anything artificial to round out the flavor. Serve it straight from the halved avocado with a squeeze of lemon and you've got a meal that's as fresh-tasting as it looks.

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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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