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Ready In:
15 minutes
Serves: 4
Using cucumbers instead of bread or crackers makes this meal refreshing and a great choice for warmer months.
What you'll need
Grater
Can opener
Colander
Cutting board
Fork
Sharp knife
Medium bowl
Vegetable peeler
Small bowl
Spoon
Ingredients
Serves 4
2 Cucumbers Large
1 Lemon
2 Green Onions
6 ounces Tuna low-sodium in water
15 1/2 ounces White Beans can
1 tablespoon Canola Oil
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper Ground
Video Directions
Directions
1.Rinse cucumbers. Peel off skin every ¼ inch, all the way around. Cut lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds with a small spoon.
2.Rinse lemon. Zest using the small holes of a box grater. Cut in half. In a small bowl, squeeze juice. Discard seeds.
3.Rinse and chop green onions.
4.Drain tuna. In a colander, drain and rinse beans.
5.In a medium bowl, mash beans lightly with a fork.
6.Add green onions, tuna, oil, mustard, salt, pepper, lemon zest, and 2 Tablespoons of the lemon juice to beans. Mix with a fork.
7.Fill each cucumber half with ¼ tuna mixture. Serve.
Chef's Tips
- For a snack or party food, cut cucumbers into thick slices. Do not remove seeds. Place a dollop of tuna mixture on top.
- Add chopped bell pepper or celery for extra nutrition and crunch.
- Try canned salmon, packed in water, instead of tuna.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1.00 piece
Serving Per Container 4
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 230 | ||
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 5 g | 6% | |
| Sodium 410 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 28 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber 7 g | 25% | |
| Protein 20 g | ||
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
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