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Low Carb Spicy Tuna Cucumber Boats

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Get your sushi fix fast! Homemade Spicy Tuna Cucumber Boats from canned tuna. Quick, satisfying, and a perfect protein tuna veggie snack.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 309
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can tuna, albacore (I like Wild Planet brand)
  • 1 teaspoon coconut aminos (Can use gluten-free tamari soy sauce of choice)
  • 1 large cucumber, English
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha hot chili sauce (Can substitute with your favorite hot sauce of choice), divided teaspoons
  • 1 pinch black pepper, ground
  • ¼ cup cauliflower rice (Cooked and prepared in advance)
Optional Toppings:
  • sesame seeds (Toasted)
  • seaweed sheets (Crumbled)
  • avocado (Sliced)

Method
 

  1. Mix the mayonnaise and 1 teaspoon Sriacha. Set spicy mayo aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine tuna, tamari, pepper, and Sriacha.
  3. Cut the cucumbers lengthwise in half. Scoop out the seeds and some of the middle. Spread rice evenly over the cucumber. top with tuna mixture. Top with spicy mayo,
  4. Serve topped with optional toppings like sesame seeds, avocado, and seaweed sheets.

Nutrition

Calories: 309kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 35gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 804mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g

Notes

Ingredient Swap: I've found that canned salmon works wonderfully here if you're looking for a different flavor, or even some finely shredded cooked chicken for a non-fish option.
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