Low Sugar Ginger & Coconut Aminos Tuna Cucumber Cups
These little cucumber cups are a seriously satisfying bite — cool, crisp, and packed with a punchy tuna filling that hits every note at once. Coconut aminos bring a savory, slightly sweet depth without any refined sugar, making them a brilliant swap for soy sauce or teriyaki-style dressings that often sneak in added sweeteners. Fresh ginger, lime juice, and a touch of turmeric do the heavy lifting on flavor, so nothing feels flat or like it's missing something. The toasted coconut oil ties the filling together with a subtle richness that makes each scoop feel intentional and complete. Hollowing out thick cucumber rounds takes about two minutes and gives you a naturally sturdy, no-cook vessel that keeps things light and refreshing. Cilantro and extra lime wedges at the end brighten the whole platter and make it look like you actually tried. Whether you're putting these out for a crowd or meal-prepping a quick protein-forward snack, they come together fast and disappear even faster.
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4 servings
For the tuna filling
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna packed in water, drained
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
Chef's tipSoy sauce is saltier and less sweet; start with less and adjust. - 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp toasted coconut oil
- 3 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt, or to taste
For the cups
- 2 large english cucumbers
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Trim the ends off both cucumbers and cut each into rounds about 1 inch thick — you should get 16–20 pieces total. Use a small spoon or melon baller to scoop a shallow well into the center of each round, leaving a solid base about 1/4 inch thick. Arrange the cups on a serving platter.
- 2
In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, coconut aminos, lime juice, grated ginger, coconut oil, scallion greens, turmeric, and salt. Flake and stir with a fork until the dressing is evenly distributed and the mixture holds together loosely.
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