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 zesty tuna filling โ built with fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, dill, parsley, and a pinch of turmeric โ gets spooned right into creamy avocado halves for a dish that's naturally free of wheat at every single step. There's no swapping, no substituting, and no scanning labels for hidden flour or starch fillers; every ingredient here is clean and straightforward. The turmeric adds a subtle warmth and a gorgeous golden hue to the filling, while the scallion greens keep things fresh and light. Mounding the tuna mixture into the avocado cavity means you get a little of everything in each bite โ rich, creamy, tangy, and herbaceous all at once. It's the kind of lunch that feels like a treat without requiring much more than a bowl, a fork, and one good lemon.
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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.
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Taste the filling and adjust salt or lemon juice as needed โ it should taste bright and well-seasoned.
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