PCOS Friendly Avocado-Cucumber Tuna Bites
Cool, crisp cucumber rounds topped with a creamy tuna and avocado mixture make for a snack that feels indulgent but is genuinely working in your favor. The combination of healthy fats from ripe avocado and lean protein from water-packed tuna is exactly the kind of pairing that helps support stable blood sugar and hormone balance — two things that matter a lot when you're managing PCOS. Coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce here, keeping the savory depth without the inflammatory additives found in many conventional condiments. Anti-inflammatory heavy hitters like turmeric and ground ginger are folded right into the tuna mixture, so every bite carries a little extra purpose beyond just great flavor. Fresh chives, cilantro, and a squeeze of lemon juice brighten everything up and keep the whole thing tasting light and vibrant. These come together quickly with no cooking required — just slice, mash, fold, and spoon — which makes them perfect for meal prep snacking or a fast, satisfying lunch. Serve them immediately for the best texture, or prep the tuna mixture ahead and assemble right before eating.
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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
Chef's tipSoy sauce is saltier and less sweet; start with less and adjust. - 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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