Sesame Free Ginger & Coconut Aminos Tuna Cucumber Cups
These little cucumber cups are a seriously fresh, flavor-packed bite that feel like something you'd order at a trendy restaurant — but come together in minutes with pantry staples. The tuna filling gets its savory depth from coconut aminos, which steps in beautifully for soy sauce without any of the sesame-adjacent cross-contamination concerns that can come with bottled sauces and marinades. A hit of fresh ginger, a squeeze of lime, and a touch of turmeric make the whole thing bright and a little unexpected in the best way. Toasted coconut oil rounds out the dressing with a subtle richness that ties every ingredient together. The cucumber rounds act as crisp, cool vessels that keep things light and naturally low-carb, no crackers or wrappers needed. This is the kind of appetizer or light lunch that disappears fast at a gathering, and nobody will guess it took almost no effort to pull off. Finish with fresh cilantro and an extra wedge of lime, and you've got a platter that looks as good as it tastes.
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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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