Keto Tuna Tacos

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These Keto Tuna Tacos are a delicious and keto-friendly taco. It is made with tuna, avocado, lime juice, and then we wrap this in a keto-friendly tortilla or lettuce wrap. This taco contains protein from tuna and fats from avocados, so we can easily satiate our hunger with this taco. We easily have this tuna taco for a light lunch or dinner. This tuna taco is topped with red onions, along with smoked paprika and Dijon mustard, so it has the perfect smoky and tangy flavors. There is no cooking required in preparing these Keto Tuna Tacos, so they get ready in only ten minutes. In this way, you don’t have to spend lots of time in the kitchen to prepare dinner.

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STATS:

  • Serving: 2–3 people
  • Caloric count: 210 kcal
  • Serving size: 1 taco
  • Time to cook: Not required
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American
  • Overall time: Ten minutes
  • Course: Lunch / Dinner
  • Diet: Ketogenic & Gluten-free
  • Time of Preparation: Ten mints.

EQUIPMENT:

  • Medium mixing vessel
  • Chopping board
  • Knife
  • Fork
  • Measuring spoons
  • Serving plate

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 can of tuna in olive oil
  • 2 tbsp. mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
  • ½ small red onion
  • Half avocado
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • Salt
  • Quarter tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp. fresh cilantro
  • Black pepper
  • 4–6 large romaine lettuce leaves or keto tortillas

INGREDIENT NOTES:

TUNA:

  • We have to use tuna packed in olive oil for the best flavors and fat content, and drain the tuna lightly, keeping some moisture content.

MAYONNAISE:

  • We have to choose avocado or olive oil-based mayonnaise to prepare the keto dish, and it should be free from sugars.

DIJON MUSTARD:

  • We have to use Dijon mustard to provide a strong, tangy taste, which helps to boost the tuna’s natural taste.

RED ONION:

  • We have to use finely chopped onions to have the crunchy and slightly sweet taste.

AVOCADOES:

  • We consume avocados to prepare this tuna, and they also provide good fat content to this dish.

LIME JUICE:

  • We add lime juice to this taco to add a tangy and bright flavor to this dish.

LETTUCE OR KETO TORTILLA:

  • We consume lettuce or a keto tortilla, which is made with almond flour with less than 5g of carbs, to prepare the taco.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. We can mix tuna, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, lime juice, & tuna.
  2. Then we would add some black pepper, paprika, salt, and red onions to the bowl and combine properly.
  3. After that, we can softly mix diced avocados and cilantro, and the filling is ready.
  4. We can place the lettuce or tortilla on the shelf and add the filling to it.
  5. Now we can garnish the tacos with cilantro or chili flakes and serve them fresh.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

  • We can place some cucumber or radish slices inside and serve the tacos.
  • You can consume some keto sour cream along with this tuna taco on the side.
  • Keto Limeade also greatly pairs with this tuna taco.
  • We can serve some cauliflower rice with this keto tuna taco.
  • You can also top this tuna taco with keto jalapeno pickle.
  • We would also utilize cheese crisps to prepare this taco.

TIPS:

  • We can cool down this tuna mixture with the additional freshness.
  • You can include some capers or pickles in this taco for an additional tangy flavor.
  • We can meal prep and store these tacos in advance.
  • You would also use butter lettuce to have a soft taco wrap.
  • We can also add some chipotle powder to add some smoky flavor.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • We can add the tuna mixture to the sealed box and reserve it for around three days.

FREEZER:

  • It is not good to store this mixture as the texture of the mayonnaise and avocados will be ruined.

FAQs:

Can I make this taco with salmon?

  • We can easily make this taco with salmon, along with similar components.

Will we use store-bought keto tortillas?

  • We can easily consume store-bought keto tortillas for this purpose, but we have to be sure that they are completely keto and have less than 5g of carbs per tortilla.

Is this taco spicy?

  • This taco is not very spicy, but we can add some jalapenos, hot sauce, or Sriracha to make it spicy.

Can I prepare a dairy-free tuna taco?

  • The taco made by following this recipe is already dairy-free, but we just have to be sure to use dairy-free mayonnaise and avoid using cheese.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Net Carbs: 2g
Iron: 1.1mg
Whole carbs: 3g
Vitamin A: 420 IU
Fiber: 1g
Calcium: 30mg
Protein: 16g
Portion size: 1 taco
Sodium: 340mg
Serving: 1
Number of calories: 210 kcal
Potassium: 290mg