Nightshade Free Ginger & Coconut Aminos Tuna Cucumber Cups
These little cucumber cups are a fresh, flavor-packed bite that feel like something you'd order at a trendy restaurant — except they come together in minutes with pantry staples. The tuna filling gets a serious upgrade from coconut aminos, bright lime juice, toasted coconut oil, and freshly grated ginger, creating a savory-tangy combo that's anything but boring. Turmeric adds a warm, earthy depth and a gorgeous golden hue, while the scallion greens keep things light and aromatic. Avoiding nightshades can make saucy, umami-forward dishes feel out of reach, but coconut aminos do the heavy lifting here — delivering that deep, savory punch without a drop of soy sauce or tomato in sight. The cucumber rounds act as cool, crisp vessels that balance the bold filling perfectly, and scooping out those little wells takes all of about two minutes. A scatter of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime at the end ties everything together beautifully. These are ideal for a light lunch, an appetizer spread, or any time you want something that looks impressive but asks almost nothing of you.
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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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