Yeast Free Ginger & Coconut Aminos Tuna Cucumber Cups
These little cucumber cups are a bright, refreshing bite that feel like something you'd order at a trendy restaurant — except they come together in your own kitchen with almost no effort. The tuna filling gets its depth from coconut aminos, fresh ginger, and a touch of turmeric, giving it a savory, slightly tangy flavor that's genuinely addictive. Coconut aminos steps in as the flavor backbone here, which is great news since it's naturally free of the fermented ingredients that can sneak into conventional soy sauce and similar condiments. Toasted coconut oil ties everything together with a subtle richness, while the scallion greens and lime juice keep the whole mixture tasting clean and lively. Hollowed English cucumber rounds make the perfect edible vessel — cool, crisp, and sturdy enough to hold a generous mound of filling without falling apart. These are ideal for a light lunch, a party appetizer, or an easy weeknight snack when you want something satisfying that doesn't require turning on the oven. Finish with a few cilantro leaves and a squeeze of lime, and you've got a dish 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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