Mediterranean · Keto
Tuna-Avocado Smash Halloumi Toast
Pan-seared halloumi planks stand in for bread, topped with smashed avocado and lemony tuna. A no-bread keto open-face toast.
Halal-friendly Easy
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 4 min
- Total
- 14 min
- Serves
- 2
5g Net carbs
32g Protein
34g Fat
480 Calories
Per serving
Ingredients
- 6 oz (170g, 4 planks) Halloumi cheese, sliced 1/2-inch thick
- 1 can (5 oz / 140g) Canned tuna in water, drained
- 1 medium Ripe avocado
- 2 tsp Lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp Lemon zest
- 1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 tsp Red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- to taste Salt and black pepper
Method
- Pat halloumi planks dry. Heat a dry nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear halloumi 1.5-2 minutes per side until deeply golden. Transfer to plates.
- Mash avocado with half the lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
- In a separate bowl, dress flaked tuna with olive oil, remaining lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Spread smashed avocado over each halloumi plank, then mound the tuna on top.
- Finish with red onion, red pepper flakes, and parsley.