Heart-Healthy Tuna Tostada
Give your weeknight dinner a vibrant, nutritious twist with this Heart-Healthy Tuna Tostada recipe! Packed with lean protein from canned tuna and creamy non-fat Greek yogurt, this dish is expertly seasoned with lime juice, garlic powder, and cumin for a burst of zesty flavor. Topped with a colorful array of crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, velvety avocado, and a hint of heat from optional jalapeño, these tostadas are as eye-catching as they are delicious. The whole-grain corn tostadas provide a wholesome base while fresh cilantro adds the perfect finishing touch. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, these tuna tostadas are a heart-smart choice that's ideal for a light yet satisfying meal. Perfect for healthy eating, quick meals, and showcasing fresh ingredients, they’re bound to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Whole-grain corn tostadas
- 2 5 oz cans Canned tuna (packed in water, drained)
- 1 cup Plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 cups Shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 0.5 cup Cucumber (diced)
- 1 large Avocado (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 small Jalapeño (optional, finely chopped for heat)
Instructions
Place the canned tuna in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Break apart any large chunks with a fork.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour half of the dressing over the tuna and gently mix until the tuna is well-coated. Set aside the remaining dressing for drizzling later.
Prepare your vegetables: shred the romaine lettuce, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, slice the avocado, chop the cilantro, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the jalapeño (if using).
To assemble the tostadas, start by laying the whole-grain tostadas flat on a serving plate or platter. Top each tostada with an even layer of shredded romaine lettuce.
Spoon the prepared tuna mixture evenly onto each tostada, distributing it across all four tostadas.
Top the tuna with the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, avocado slices, and jalapeño (if using). Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the top for added freshness.
Drizzle the reserved yogurt-lime dressing over the assembled tostadas.
Serve immediately and enjoy your heart-healthy tuna tostadas!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1255 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 56.9 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 28 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 1492 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 131.7 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.4 g | 116% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.3 g | ||
| Protein | 58.7 g | 117% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 519 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 2560 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
