American · Snack
Tuna Avocado Cucumber Cups
Flaked tuna folded with fresh avocado and lemon into crisp cucumber cups, make fresh same-day for a bright no-cook pescatarian protein snack.
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15 minsPrep
0 minsCook
15 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
245Calories
28gProtein
12gFat
10gCarbs
2gSugar
4gFiber
520mgSodium
26mgChol
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Instructions
1
Prep
Slice cucumber into 8 rounds roughly 2.5cm thick, scoop a shallow well in each with a small spoon. Mash avocado flesh with lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper until mostly smooth. Flake drained tuna into avocado, fold in dill, chives, and red pepper until evenly combined.
2
Build
Spoon roughly 1 heaped tablespoon of tuna mixture into each cucumber well, mounding slightly on top. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
3
Plate
Arrange filled cucumber cups on a plate, keeping chilled. Serve same day with baby carrots, celery sticks, or sliced bell pepper alongside for extra fibre and crunch.
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Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 240g (8.5 oz / 1 can) canned tuna in spring water
- 1 medium avocado
- 1 large English cucumber
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 lemon, zest
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
- 2 tbsp fresh chives
- 30g (1 oz) red bell pepper
- 0.5 tsp fine salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper