Tuna Tostadas With Cilantro Lime Crema

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In Guatemala, tostadas are a staple, and traditional tostada recipes usually don’t include tuna. I thought adding a healthy tuna salad to a crunchy tostada would be a fun way to create an after-school snack for the kids.

tuna tostadas with cilantro crema
Tuna tostadas with cilantro crema

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To make the tostadas, I used Bumble Bee® Albacore tuna and combined it with fresh ingredients. Bumble Bee® Albacore products are an easy and delicious way to add various nutrients to your diet, including lean protein, healthy fat, and important vitamins and minerals.

ingredients for tuna tostadas with cilantro crema
Ingredients for tuna tostadas with cilantro crema

For this recipe, I used Greek yogurt instead of crema, which makes it healthier, and the yogurt, combined with the cilantro and lime, adds lots of flavor and a fresh taste to this easy dish.

tuna tostadas with cilantro crema
How to make tuna tostadas with cilantro crema

This is an easy recipe that even the kids can make, and I love that it reminds me of the traditional dishes I ate at home as a kid. But this version is not only much easier than an enchilada (a Guatemalan dish served on a tostada, very different from Mexican enchiladas) but also leaner and much healthier.

tuna tostadas with cilantro crema
Tuna tostadas with cilantro crema recipe

My mother used to make delicious enchiladas and also really great tostadas with guacamole, refried black beans, or tomato salsa. They were the perfect afternoon snack. Now I am creating our own version of tostadas for my kids and reliving those fun after-school moments with them, enjoying a merienda, or afternoon meal or snack.

tuna tostadas with cilantro crema

Tuna Tostadas With Cilantro Lime Crema

Yield: 6
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Crispy tostadas topped with a fresh canned tuna mix, sliced avocado, and a cilantro-lime yogurt crema. A quick Guatemalan-inspired snack!

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Ingredients

For the cilantro lime crema

  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ⅓ cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1½ teaspoons grated lime zest
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For the tostadas

  • 6 tostadas (store-bought tostada shells)
  • 2 cans (5 oz each) albacore tuna in water, drained
  • ¼ cup chopped tomato
  • ¼ cup chopped red onion
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 Hass avocado, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

  1. For the crema, put the cilantro and garlic in a food processor and pulse until well combined.
  2. Add the yogurt, lime zest, and ¼ teaspoon salt, and pulse again until well combined. Set aside.
  3. In a bowl, mix the drained tuna with the tomato, onion, and lime juice.
  4. Season the tuna mixture with the ⅛ teaspoon salt and the pepper.
  5. Spoon the tuna mixture over the tostadas.
  6. Top each tostada with avocado slices, drizzle with the cilantro lime crema, and finish with the chopped cilantro.

Notes

Drain the tuna well so the tostadas stay crisp.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 168Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 362mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 3gSugar: 2gProtein: 13g

Nutritional values are estimates calculated using standard databases. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients and brands used.

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Cuisine: Guatemalan / Category: Snacks
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