BHA & BHT Free Avocado-Cucumber Tuna Bites
Crisp cucumber rounds topped with a creamy, herb-flecked tuna and avocado mixture — these little bites are fresh, satisfying, and genuinely hard to stop eating. The tuna mixture comes together in one bowl, with ripe avocado standing in for any mayo or processed binders, which is exactly what makes this recipe so clean and additive-free. Coconut aminos bring a subtle savory depth in place of conventional soy sauce, which often contains preservatives you'd rather avoid. Fresh lemon juice, chives, cilantro, ground ginger, and turmeric do all the heavy lifting flavor-wise, so there's no need to reach for anything from a packet or a bottle with a long ingredient list. BHA and BHT tend to sneak into canned and packaged foods, but by choosing tuna packed in water and building the rest of the recipe from whole, fresh ingredients, you sidestep that concern entirely. These are ideal for a light lunch, a party appetizer, or an afternoon snack that actually keeps you full. Serve them right away so the cucumber stays crisp and the avocado mixture holds its gorgeous color.
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4 servings
For the bites
- 1 large english cucumber
For the tuna mixture
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna packed in water, drained
- 2 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Slice the cucumber into rounds about 1/2 inch thick, yielding approximately 18–20 pieces. Arrange them in a single layer on a serving platter or cutting board.
- 2
In a mixing bowl, mash the avocado with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small chunks remaining.
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