Tostadas de Atún

Tostadas de Atún are crispy corn tortillas topped with a flavorful tuna mixture, making for a protein-packed and satisfying lunch. This dish combines fresh ingredients and zesty flavors that bring a taste of Mexico to your table.

Tostadas de Atún
15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Mexican
400 kcal

Ingredients

  • Canned tuna (in water) - 1 can (150g, drained)
  • Corn tostadas - 4 pieces
  • Avocado - 1 medium, diced
  • Red onion - 1/4 cup, finely chopped
  • Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
  • Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
  • Tomato - 1 medium, diced
  • Jalapeño - 1 small, finely chopped (optional)
  • Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, diced avocado, chopped red onion, diced tomato, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil.
  2. If you like some heat, add the finely chopped jalapeño to the mixture.
  3. Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste, then gently mix until everything is well combined.
  4. Arrange the corn tostadas on a serving plate.
  5. Spoon the tuna mixture generously over each tostada.
  6. Serve immediately, garnished with extra cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 400
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbs: 35 g
  • Fiber: 10 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Cholesterol: 40 mg
  • Total Fat: 21 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, supporting muscle repair and growth.
  • Rich in healthy fats from avocado, promoting heart health.

Tags

MexicanHigh ProteinLunch