tuna cucumber boats
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Ingredients:
• 1 cucumber
• 1 can of tuna (in water, drained)
• 30g ricotta cheese (low-fat)
• Lemon juice (as needed)
• 20g sweet corn (canned, drained)
• Black pepper to taste
• Sweet chili sauce (optional, for topping)
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Chef’s Note:
• For the sweet chili sauce, opt for a low-sugar variety to keep calories and carbs down, or use a small amount.
• When removing cucumber pulp, scoop out the watery core and seeds to create a neat “boat” for your filling. You can finely chop and add some of the firmer cucumber flesh to the filling if you like.
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Instructions:
1. Prep Cucumber: Peel the cucumber, then cut it in half lengthwise. Carefully scoop out the pulp/seeds from the center of each half to create two “boats.”
2. Make Filling: In a bowl, combine the removed cucumber pulp (if using), drained tuna, ricotta cheese, lemon juice (to taste), sweet corn. Mix well.
3. Stuff & Top: Spoon the tuna mixture evenly into the cucumber boats. Top with a sprinkle of black pepper and a drizzle of sweet chili sauce if desired.
4. Serve immediately and enjoy your cool snack!
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Macros (Estimated for 1 serving / entire recipe):
• Calories: 230
• Protein: 27g
• Carbohydrates: 20g
• Fat: 5g
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