Cucumber Boats with Tuna Cream
Crunchy, refreshing, and packed with protein – the perfect zero-carb snack.
Ingredients
- ½ piece Cucumber
- 1 small can (80 g drained) Tuna (canned, in water)
- 2 tbsp (~30 g) Cream cheese
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped Chives
- to taste Salt, pepper
- 1 pinch Paprika
Method
- Halve the cucumber and cut into 3-4 cm long pieces.
- Scrape a hollow into each piece with a teaspoon.
- Drain tuna and mix with cream cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Fill the tuna cream into the cucumber pieces.
- Garnish with chives and paprika.
GLP-1 tip: Cucumber is 96% water – it hydrates and cools the stomach. The tuna delivers 20 g protein at only 150 kcal. Perfect as an afternoon snack or appetizer. The cool temperature is often better tolerated during nausea.
Nutrition per serving
| kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 | 20 g | 4 g | 6 g | 1 g |
Variations
- Salmon: Smoked salmon cream instead of tuna
- Hummus: Hummus instead of tuna cream (vegetarian)
- Egg Salad: Chopped boiled egg with mayo instead of tuna
- Celery: Celery sticks instead of cucumber for more crunch
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Nutrition values are estimates. If you have intolerances or medical conditions, discuss your diet with your doctor.