Pecan Free Ginger & Coconut Aminos Tuna Cucumber Cups
These little cucumber cups are a fresh, flavor-packed bite that feels like something you'd order at a trendy restaurant — except you made them in your own kitchen in minutes. The tuna filling gets its depth from coconut aminos, bright lime juice, and freshly grated ginger, all tied together with a touch of toasted coconut oil and golden turmeric. Each ingredient earns its place, and the result is a savory, slightly tangy mixture that's anything but boring. Hollowed English cucumber rounds act as crisp, cool vessels that keep every bite light and refreshing without a single cracker or crouton in sight. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, this recipe is naturally worry-free — no nuts hiding in a sauce, no ambiguous pantry staples to second-guess. Cilantro and lime wedges finish things off with a pop of color and citrus that makes the whole platter look as good as it tastes. Whether you're putting together a quick weeknight appetizer or a crowd-pleasing party spread, these cups disappear 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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