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Spicy Keto Tuna Cucumber Boats With Cream Cheese

Net Carbs:2.5g
Published:06/28/22Updated:08/10/22
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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.

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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!

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💛 Why you’ll love this recipe
➡️ Ingredients
⏲ How to make spicy keto cucumber boats
🍴 Net carbs
👉 Ingredient substitution suggestions
💬 FAQs
📚 More keto-friendly snack recipes
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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

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Ingredients for Spicy Keto Tuna Cucumber Boats With Cream Cheese.

⏲ 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.
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How to make Spicy Keto Tuna Cucumber Boats With Cream Cheese.
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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.

📚 More keto-friendly snack recipes

  • Tajin Cucumber Boats
  • Chive And Onion Cream Cheese Cucumber Boats
  • Everything Bagel Mini Peppers
  • Spicy Tuna Rolls
  • Low-Carb Radish Chips
  • Loaded Zucchini Skins
  • Bacon Ranch Chicken Salad Cucumber Boats
  • Bacon Tomato Avocado Cucumber Boats

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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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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.


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


Instructions

  1. Slice cucumber in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, de-seed cucumber and then blot both sides dry with a paper towel.
  2. 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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