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Tuna in Cucumber Cups

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  Published on September 8th, 2022
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Tuna in cucumber cups
ChefTiffany YamutDifficultyBeginnerRating0.0
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When you’re feeling hungry in the afternoon, make this healthy, pescatarian-friendly, and refreshing snack in just 15 minutes. The combination of protein from tuna and fiber from cucumbers will boost your satiety and help beat those sugar cravings. These tuna in cucumber cups are also great as an appetizer for any gathering!

Yields2 Servings
Prep Time15 minsTotal Time15 mins
Nutrition Facts

Servings 2

Serving size 4-5 cups

3.4g
Net Carbs

Amount Per Serving
Calories 143
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.4g15%
Protein 5.2g
Total Carbohydrate 5g2%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Ingredients

 2 tbsp mayonnaise
 1 tbsp red onion(chopped)
 1 tsp fresh parsley(chopped)
 salt and pepper(to taste)

Directions

1

Cut a cucumber into thick slices. Scoop out the seeds using a spoon or paring knife. You can leave the bottom of the cucumber slices or remove all the seeds if you prefer eating an entire cucumber cup.

2

In a bowl, mix the tuna flakes, mayonnaise, chopped onions, parsley, and salt and pepper. Add more salt and pepper depending on your taste preference.

3

Arrange the cucumber cups on a plate and spoon the tuna mixture into each cup. You should be able to make 9 to 10 cups.

4

Garnish with chili powder for some spice or grated cheddar cheese for creaminess. Serve as a snack or appetizer and enjoy!

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Ingredients

Ingredients

 2 tbsp mayonnaise
 1 tbsp red onion(chopped)
 1 tsp fresh parsley(chopped)
 salt and pepper(to taste)

Directions

Directions

1

Cut a cucumber into thick slices. Scoop out the seeds using a spoon or paring knife. You can leave the bottom of the cucumber slices or remove all the seeds if you prefer eating an entire cucumber cup.

2

In a bowl, mix the tuna flakes, mayonnaise, chopped onions, parsley, and salt and pepper. Add more salt and pepper depending on your taste preference.

3

Arrange the cucumber cups on a plate and spoon the tuna mixture into each cup. You should be able to make 9 to 10 cups.

4

Garnish with chili powder for some spice or grated cheddar cheese for creaminess. Serve as a snack or appetizer and enjoy!

Notes

Tuna in Cucumber Cups
Tiffany is a health writer and registered nurse who believes in low-carb nutrition, exercise, and living simply. She has carefully followed the ketogenic diet (mostly clean keto) since 2019, which helped her lose 44 pounds, heal PCOS, and gain more energy. She hopes to educate and inspire others through her content here at Ketogenic.com and on her personal blog Ketogenic Buddies.

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