Description
A delicious and healthy twist on the traditional Causa Limeña, this Keto Causa Limeña with Tuna is perfect for those following a low-carb diet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium avocados, ripe
- 1 cup cooked and flaked tuna (canned or fresh)
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 medium tomato, sliced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, mash the ripe avocados until smooth. Add lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- In another bowl, combine the flaked tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
- To assemble, take half of the avocado mixture and spread it evenly on the bottom of a serving dish or individual cups.
- Layer the sliced cucumber over the avocado mixture, followed by the sliced tomato.
- Spoon the tuna mixture over the tomatoes, spreading it evenly.
- Top with the remaining avocado mixture, smoothing it out to cover the tuna completely.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
Notes
- For added flavor, mix in some diced jalapeños or chopped green onions into the tuna mixture.
- Substitute the tuna with shredded chicken or crab meat for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Peruvian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: varies
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: varies
- Unsaturated Fat: varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: varies