Tuna Tacos

Name: Tuna Tacos
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 small tomatoes, diced; 1 small onion, diced; 0.5 teaspoon crushed garlic; 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro; 8 (6 inch) corn tortillas, warmed; 1 large avocado, thinly sliced; 2 limes, cut into eighths; 1 dash hot sauce, or to taste

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This is a tuna taco recipe I created 25 years ago. It is easy, quick, and very tasty. When served with crackers it makes a really good light snack or appetizer. I find that once you start eating them you really can't stop. I like to serve this with a chicken rice. To lighten the recipe, you can eat with crackers.

Recipe by Maricela Caro

Updated on January 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 tacos

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter (Optional)
2 small tomatoes, diced
1 small onion, diced
½ teaspoon crushed garlic
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
2 eggs
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas, warmed
1 large avocado, thinly sliced
2 limes, cut into eighths
1 dash hot sauce, or to taste

Directions

Heat oil and butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes, onion, and garlic. Saute until tomatoes release all their juices, about 3 minutes. Add tuna, salt, and cumin. Saute for 1 minute. Stir in eggs and cilantro; cook until eggs are set, 3 to 5 minutes.
Spoon 3 tablespoons of the tuna mixture onto each corn tortilla. Top each with a slice of avocado, lime juice, and hot sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

237	Calories
14g	Fat
18g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 237
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 4g	19%
Cholesterol 64mg	21%
Sodium 219mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 18g	7%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 12g
Vitamin C 12mg	62%
Calcium 48mg	4%
Iron 2mg	8%
Potassium 404mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.