High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Ginger & Coconut Aminos Tuna Cucumber Cups
These little bites pack a serious punch of bright, savory flavor into a crisp cucumber shell — the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. The tuna filling comes together in one bowl with coconut aminos standing in for soy sauce, which is a smart swap since conventional soy sauce and many bottled condiments are common hiding spots for high fructose corn syrup. Fresh ginger, lime juice, and a touch of toasted coconut oil give the mixture a lively, almost restaurant-quality depth that's hard to believe comes from such a short ingredient list. Turmeric adds a warm golden hue and a subtle earthiness that ties everything together beautifully. Scooping the cucumber rounds into little cups takes just a few minutes and keeps things naturally low-carb and refreshing — no crackers or bread needed. Finish with a scatter of cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lime, and you've got a clean, crowd-pleasing bite that's as pretty as it is satisfying.
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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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