Wheat Free Ginger & Coconut Aminos Tuna Cucumber Cups
These little cucumber cups are a bright, refreshing bite that feel fancy enough for a party spread but come together in minutes with no oven required. The tuna filling gets a serious flavor upgrade from coconut aminos, which deliver that savory, umami-rich depth without a drop of soy sauce or wheat in sight — making this a genuinely satisfying option for anyone navigating gluten or wheat concerns. Fresh ginger and lime juice cut right through the richness of the fish, while a touch of toasted coconut oil and turmeric give the whole mixture a warm, aromatic backbone. Scallion greens keep things light and a little sharp, and the cool crunch of the cucumber base ties every element together beautifully. Because every ingredient here is naturally free of wheat, there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it just works as written. Serve them straight from the platter with a squeeze of lime and a scatter of cilantro for a dish that looks effortless and tastes like you actually tried.
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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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