Seeds Free Ginger & Coconut Aminos Tuna Cucumber Cups
These little cucumber cups are a bright, refreshing bite that feels fancy enough for a party spread but comes together in minutes with no cooking required. The tuna filling gets a serious flavor upgrade from fresh ginger, a squeeze of lime, and coconut aminos — that last ingredient doing the heavy lifting of a soy-based sauce without any of the seed-derived additives that can sneak into conventional condiments. Toasted coconut oil adds a subtle richness that ties everything together, while scallion greens and a pinch of turmeric give the mixture color and a gentle warmth. Each cucumber round acts as a cool, crisp vessel that keeps things light and naturally low-carb. Because every ingredient here is straightforward and whole, you don't have to second-guess labels or worry about hidden seed oils or seed-based thickeners showing up where they don't belong. A scatter of fresh cilantro and a few lime wedges at the end make these look absolutely gorgeous on a platter. Whether you're serving them as an appetizer or a quick protein-packed snack, they 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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