MSG Free Ginger & Coconut Aminos Tuna Cucumber Cups
These little cucumber cups are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. The tuna filling gets its savory depth from coconut aminos — a naturally brewed soy sauce alternative that brings rich, umami-forward flavor without any added glutamates — so you get all the satisfaction of a punchy dressing with none of the additives to worry about. Fresh ginger, lime juice, and a touch of turmeric give the mixture a bright, lively kick, while toasted coconut oil rounds everything out with a subtle warmth. Scooping the cucumber rounds into little wells is genuinely fun prep work, and the result is a crisp, cool vessel that holds the filling perfectly. Everything comes together in one bowl with no cooking required, making this an ideal choice when you want something impressive without heating up the kitchen. A scatter of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime at the end ties it all together beautifully. Serve these at a gathering or keep them for yourself — either way, they're gone 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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