Lupin Free Ginger-Lime Tuna Slaw with Avocado
Bright, zesty, and loaded with color, this seared tuna dish is the kind of meal that looks like it came from a restaurant but comes together entirely in your own kitchen. The slaw is a vibrant tangle of green and purple cabbage, julienned carrots, scallion greens, and fresh cilantro, all tossed in a punchy lime-ginger dressing built from coconut aminos, fresh lime juice, grated ginger, and turmeric. Creamy avocado slices balance the acidity beautifully, while the seared tuna ā marinated briefly in coconut aminos and warm spices ā brings a satisfying, protein-rich centerpiece to the bowl. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from lupin, which can sneak into unexpected places like flour blends, pasta, and certain sauces, so you can cook and eat with total confidence. Coconut aminos do the heavy lifting in both the marinade and the dressing, delivering that savory depth without any of the usual label-reading stress. A quick two-to-three minute sear per side gets the tuna perfectly cooked through, and resting it before slicing keeps every strip tender and juicy. This one is genuinely hard to resist ā fresh, bold, and satisfying in all the right ways.
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4 servings
For the tuna
- 1 lb tuna steaks (about 1 inch thick)
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- Ā½ tsp ground turmeric
- Ā¼ tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
For the slaw
- 3 cups green cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 cup purple cabbage, thinly shredded
- 1 cup carrots, julienned or coarsely grated
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced (green tops only)
- Ā¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
For the dressing
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 1 tsp lime zest
- Ā½ tsp ground turmeric
- Ā¼ tsp salt, plus more to taste
For serving
- 2 ripe avocados, halved, pitted, and sliced
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the tuna steaks dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, stir together 1 tbsp coconut aminos, 1/2 tsp turmeric, and 1/4 tsp ground ginger. Brush the mixture evenly over both sides of the tuna and let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- 2
While the tuna marinates, combine the green cabbage, purple cabbage, carrots, scallion greens, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
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