Artificial Flavors Free Ginger & Coconut Aminos Tuna Cucumber Cups
These little cucumber cups are a seriously fresh, flavor-packed bite that feel fancy enough for a party spread but come together in minutes with no cooking required. The filling gets its savory depth from coconut aminos — a naturally brewed condiment that delivers that rich, umami punch without any of the synthetic additives hiding in conventional soy sauces or bottled marinades. Fresh ginger, lime juice, and a whisper of turmeric do all the heavy lifting here, so every ingredient is doing real work rather than leaning on artificial shortcuts. Toasted coconut oil ties the whole mixture together with a subtle warmth that makes the tuna taste anything but canned. Scooping the cucumber rounds into little wells is a satisfying five-minute prep step, and the result is a crisp, cool vessel that holds the filling beautifully without going soggy. A handful of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime at the end keeps everything bright and clean-tasting. Whether you're serving these as an appetizer or a light lunch, they're the kind of snack that disappears fast.
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4 servings
For the tuna filling
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna packed in water, drained
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 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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