Aguacate Relleno de Atún (Keto)
Stuffed Avocado with Tuna Salad (Keto)
Yes, keto as served. About 4g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 Ecuadorian dishes.
What it is
Ripe avocado halves generously filled with a creamy, savory tuna salad made with mayonnaise, finely chopped red onion, and cilantro. A naturally satisfying and keto-friendly appetizer or light meal.
Key ingredients
Avocado, canned tuna (in oil or water), mayonnaise, red onion, cilantro, salt, pepper, lime juice.
Optional tweaks
Confirm that the tuna filling contains no high-carb additions like corn, peas, or potatoes. Ensure the mayonnaise used is not a sugary variety (though less common in Ecuadorian cuisine).
Say this to the waiter (Spanish)
Aguacate Relleno de Atún: ¿Puede confirmar que el relleno no lleva choclo, arvejas ni papas, y que la mayonesa no es dulce?
Aguacate Relleno de Atún: confirm tuna filling has no corn, peas, potatoes. Also, that the mayonnaise is not sugary.
Watch out for
Mayonnaise with added sugar (rare but possible), inclusion of corn, peas, or potato in the filling, sometimes served with bread or crackers.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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