Spicy Keto Tuna Cucumber Boats With Cream Cheese

Name: Spicy Keto Tuna Cucumber Boats With Cream Cheese
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 medium cucumber, peeled, raw; 1 ½ oz cream cheese, softened; 2 oz canned tuna; ½ tsp Salt-Free Everything Bagel Seasoning; ½ tsp coconut aminos; ½ tsp hot sauce

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These Spicy Keto Tuna Cucumber Boats With Cream Cheese are a refreshing, crunchy, low-carb 10-minute snack with a kick! Featuring fresh, crisp cucumbers that are cut and de-seeded, each cucumber half is stuffed with softened cream cheese and spoonfuls of tuna before being topped off with a sprinkle of Everything Bagel Seasoning, coconut aminos, and a drizzle of hot sauce.

Overhead shot of the spicy keto tuna cucumber boats with cream cheese on a ceramic plate atop a marble countertop. — *Spicy Keto Tuna Cucumber Boats With Cream Cheese on a ceramic plate*.

If you are looking for a fun and easy way to add some variety to your snacktime, look no further than these spicy keto tuna cucumber boats!

Cucumber boats are the perfect vessel for a quick and healthy keto appetizer, snack, or light lunch. This recipe is kicked up a notch with a delicious spicy tuna and cream cheese filling.

With only 2.5 grams net carbs per serving, these keto spicy tuna cucumber boats are sure to be a new favorite!

Angled close-up shot of a spicy keto tuna cucumber boat with cream cheese sliced in half with another cucumber boat on a ceramic plate atop a marble countertop. — *Spicy Keto Tuna Cucumber Boats With Cream Cheese sliced in half*.

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➡️ Ingredients

⏲ How to make spicy keto cucumber boats

🍴 Net carbs

👉 Ingredient substitution suggestions

💬 FAQs

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💛 Why you’ll love this recipe

Minimal prep work
Ready to eat in less than 10 minutes
Delicious snack with only 2.5 grams of net carbs per serving
Simple, easy-to-find ingredients
No cooking required!

➡️ Ingredients

⏲ How to make spicy keto cucumber boats

This is an overview of the recipe’s instructions. The full instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Prepare Cucumber: Slice your cucumber in half lengthwise then, using a spoon, de-seed both cucumber halves. Blot both sides dry with a paper towel.
Add Toppings To Cucumber Boats: Spread on softened cream cheese then fill up each side with spoonfuls of tuna. Sprinkle on Salt-Free Everything Bagel Seasoning then drizzle on coconut aminos and hot sauce.

Collage shots of the Spicy Keto Tuna Cucumber Boats With Cream Cheese recipe. · Upper left photo: Overhead shot of a cucumber sliced in half (lengthwise) and deseeded with a spoon on a marble/wood cutting board atop a marble countertop. · Upper right photo: Overhead shot of two cucumber halves (lengthwise), blotted and dried using a paper towel atop a marble countertop. · Lower left photo: Overhead shot of the spicy keto tuna cucumber boats with cream cheese on a ceramic plate atop a marble countertop. · Lower right photo: Angled close-up shot of a spicy keto tuna cucumber boat with cream cheese sliced in half with the remaining cucumber boats on a ceramic plate atop a marble countertop. — *How to make Spicy Keto Tuna Cucumber Boats With Cream Cheese*.

Close-up shot of the spicy keto tuna cucumber boats with cream cheese held over a ceramic plate with the remaining dish atop a marble countertop. — *10-Minute Spicy Keto Tuna Cucumber Boats With Cream Cheese*.

🍴 Net carbs

Per serving, keto cucumber boats with everything bagel seasoning and avocado contain 2.5 grams of net carbs. The recipe, as written, yields 2 servings and 1 serving is equivalent to 1 prepared cucumber boat. Net carbs are calculated by taking total carbs, subtracting fiber, and subtracting sugar alcohols.

The complete nutrition information for this recipe, including the calorie content, total carbs, protein, and fat per serving, can be found in the nutrition label located below the recipe instructions.

👉 Ingredient substitution suggestions

Cucumber: Celery, bell peppers, or sweet mini peppers can be used in place of cucumbers.
Cream Cheese: Vegan cream cheese can be used at a 1:1 ratio for traditional cream cheese. You could also use Greek yogurt.
Tuna: If you don’t like tuna, canned salmon or canned chicken may be substituted.
Salt-Free Everything Bagel Seasoning: Original Everything Bagel Seasoning with salt can be substituted at a 1:1 ratio, but the saltiness of the overall dish will obviously be increased. You can also choose to make the seasoning at home by following this homemade bagel seasoning recipe (if you do this, I would suggest omitting the added salt).
Coconut Aminos: Tamari is an excellent substitute for coconut aminos. Liquid aminos or soy sauce are also great alternatives.
Hot Sauce: You can use Sriracha in place of hot sauce, but note that this substitution will increase the carb content of the recipe slightly. A sprinkle of ground cayenne pepper could also be used.

Keep in mind any changes you make to this recipe will modify the total net carbs.

💬 FAQs

Do I need to use a specific type of canned tuna for this recipe?

No. This dish can be prepared with either chunk light or white albacore, so pick whichever you prefer. Both water-packed tuna and oil-packed tuna will work.

Do I have to peel the cucumber?

You can leave the skin on or peel the cucumber.

Why remove the seeds of the cucumbers?

Using a spoon to remove the seeds will allow the cucumber halves to turn into a “boat” and will allow room for the cucumbers to be stuffed with the remaining ingredients. Without de-seeding, the toppings will not have an easy place to sit on the cucumber halves. You do not need to de-seed them, but, if you don’t, just be aware that the resulting snack will be messier to eat and different than the original recipe intended.

Can these cucumber boats be cut into bite-sized pieces for appetizers?

Of course, these make a great appetizer! I recommend preparing the spicy tuna cucumber boats according to the recipe and then cutting them into bite-size pieces and serving on a tray.

Can I meal prep and store Spicy Tuna Cucumber Boats to eat later?

Yes, but I would be sure to eat them within 1 day. After that timeframe, the cucumbers may become more watery.

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Spicy Keto Tuna Cucumber Boats With Cream Cheese

Author: Sara Nelson
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 2 servings 1x
Category: Snack
Method: Stuff
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free

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Ingredients

1 medium cucumber, peeled, raw
1 1/2 oz cream cheese, softened
2 oz canned tuna
1/2 tsp Salt-Free Everything Bagel Seasoning
1/2 tsp coconut aminos
1/2 tsp hot sauce

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Instructions

Slice cucumber in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, de-seed cucumber and then blot both sides dry with a paper towel.
Spread on softened cream cheese then fill up each side with spoonfuls of tuna. Sprinkle on Salt-Free Everything Bagel Seasoning then drizzle on coconut aminos and hot sauce.

Recipe Notes:

Peeling And De-Seeding Cucumber: You can leave the skin on or peel the cucumber. Using a spoon to remove the seeds will allow the cucumber halves to turn into a “boat” and to allow room to stuff the cucumbers with the remaining ingredients. Without de-seeding, the toppings will not have an easy place to sit on the cucumber halves. You do not need to de-seed them, but, if you don’t, just be aware that the resulting snack will be messier to eat and different than the original recipe intended.

Net Carbs: Per serving, these cucumber boats contain 2.5 grams of net carbs. The recipe, as written, yields 2 servings and 1 serving is equivalent to 1 prepared cucumber boat. Net carbs are calculated by taking total carbs, subtracting fiber, and subtracting sugar alcohols.

Refrigerator Storage: Store prepared cucumber boats in an airtight container in the refrigerator and eat them within 1 day.

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