High-Protein Tuna and Guacamole Flax Pita Box
A quick, satisfying flax pita stuffed with lean tuna, fresh spinach, tangy tzatziki, and zesty banana peppers. Served alongside creamy guacamole and crisp dill pickles for an effortless, high-protein lunch.
Prep
10 min
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Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becca + Lila
Becca created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Next: Drain 1 pouch of light tuna thoroughly…
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Drain 1 pouch of light tuna thoroughly…
Drain 1 pouch of light tuna thoroughly in a small mesh strainer or squeeze out excess moisture directly from the pouch.
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Gently combine the tuna with 2 tbsp…
In a small bowl, gently combine the tuna with 2 tbsp of tzatziki until evenly coated.
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Carefully slit open 1 flax pita along…
Carefully slit open 1 flax pita along the top edge to create a wide pocket.
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Layer 0.5 cup of fresh spinach into the bottom of the pita pocket to create a crisp barrier.
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Spoon the seasoned tuna mixture into the…
Spoon the seasoned tuna mixture into the pita pocket over the spinach.
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Top the tuna mixture with 2 tbsp…
Top the tuna mixture with 2 tbsp of sliced banana pepper rings.
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Place the stuffed flax pita onto a…
Place the stuffed flax pita onto a serving plate or into a lunch container.
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Set 1 mini guacamole cup and 1…
Set 1 mini guacamole cup and 1 dill pickle alongside the pita box before serving.
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