January 29, 2025

Tuna & Avocado Mix

Tuna avocado protein lunch

Tuna & Avocado Mix

January 29, 2025

Short on time but need a nourishing meal? This Tuna & Avocado Mix is a quick and versatile option that delivers on both taste and nutrition. By swapping mayo for creamy avocado, you get a dose of healthy fats that support hormone balance and keep you feeling satisfied. Packed with lean protein from tuna, this meal supports muscle repair and maintenance, essential for women in midlife to preserve strength and metabolism. Plus, its low-carb content helps balance blood sugar levels, keeping energy steady and preventing the dreaded afternoon slump.

Enjoy this mix wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves for a fresh, light meal, or in a wrap for an easy grab-and-go option. It also works well in a jacket potato for slow-release energy or on its own with a mixed green salad. However you choose to enjoy it, this meal is packed with the right nutrients to keep you fuelled, focused, and thriving.

Tuna avocado protein lunch

Tuna Avocado Mix

Kristina Ericsson Richards
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 1 Person
Calories 270 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 100 g Tinned tuna in water drained
  • 60 g Avocado 1 small or 1/2 regular size
  • 2 stalks Spring Onion chopped
  • 40 g Cucumber chopped into small cubes
  • 6 Kalamata Olives pitted chopped
  • Chilli Flakes to taste
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Remove the avocado from the skin and mash in a bowl.
  • Add the tuna and all remaining ingredients to the bowl with avocado and mix well.
  • Taste and add additional seasoning if needed.
  • Service in lettuce leaves, a wrap, a jacket potato, or with a green salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 12.7gProtein: 28.2gFat: 11.9gSaturated Fat: 1.6gFiber: 5g
Keyword Avocado, easy lunch, high protein, low carb, Quick, Tuna
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