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Tajin Cucumber Boats With Lime Juice

Net Carbs:2.8g
Published:08/09/22Updated:08/15/22
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These Tajin Cucumber Boats With Lime Juice are low-carb, keto-friendly, gluten-free, and can easily be made dairy-free! They are light, refreshing, full of flavor, and can be made in only 5 minutes. Cucumber boats can be served as an appetizer or snack with minimal prep work.

Tajin Cucumber Boats with Lime Juice and a slice of lime on a ceramic plate atop a marble countertop.
Perfectly crunchy and fresh with a hint of spice – simply said, each bite is *chef’s kiss*!

Have you had Tajín before? It’s a seasoning made with chili powder, lime juice, and salt (there is also a salt-free variety!).

Pairing Tajín with cucumber and lime juice is a delicious flavor and texture combination.

Plus, this ingredient combo yields a quick and easy low-carb snack – each cucumber boat contains only 2.8 grams of net carbs.

Sliced Tajin Cucumber Boats with Lime Juice on a ceramic plate atop a marble countertop.
Flavor-packed cucumber boats you can whip up in 5 minutes, tops!

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💛 Why you’ll love this recipe
➡️ Ingredients
⏲ How to make Tajin cucumber boats
🍴 Net carbs
👉 Ingredient substitution suggestions
💬 FAQs
📚 More low-carb cucumber snack recipes
🍽 Recipe

💛 Why you’ll love this recipe

  • The perfect appetizer or snack with just 2.8 grams of net carbs per serving.
  • Ready in minutes.
  • Minimal prep work.
  • Light and refreshing.
  • Packed with flavor.

➡️ Ingredients

Ingredients for Tajin cucumber boats laid out on a marble countertop in ceramic bowls.
Only 6 ingredients required!

⏲ How to make Tajin 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.

  1. Slice a cucumber in half lengthwise then, using a spoon, de-seed both sides.
  2. Blot both cucumber boats dry with a paper towel.
  3. Spread on cream cheese and mashed avocado.
  4. Sprinkle on Everything Bagel Seasoning and Tajín before adding a squeeze of lime juice.
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Tajin Cucumber Boats with Lime Juice and a slice of lime on a ceramic plate atop a marble countertop.
The perfect summer dish does not exi– meet your new favorite cucumber boats!

🍴 Net carbs

These Tajin cucumber boats contain just 2.8 grams of net carbs per serving. Net carbs are calculated by taking total carbs, subtracting fiber, and subtracting sugar alcohols. The recipe, as written, yields 2 cucumber boats.

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: Bell peppers, sweet mini peppers, or celery work great here.
  • Cream Cheese: You can substitute vegan cream cheese or if you consume nuts, almond cream cheese at a 1:1 ratio. Subbing either of these will make the recipe dairy-free.
  • Avocado: Guacamole can be used in place of mashed avocado. Just be sure to note that the sandwich may be a little saltier than the original recipe intended if the guacamole contains added salt.
  • Salt-Free Everything Bagel Seasoning: I buy my salt-free seasoning on Amazon, but you can also find this seasoning at most grocery stores in the spice aisle. If you can’t find it, you can make your own seasoning at home by following this Everything Bagel seasoning recipe, or you can also just use any of the components you have on hand to make your own variation (like sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried minced garlic, and/or dried minced onion).
  • Tajin: I highly recommend picking up a bottle of this chili-lime seasoning, as it is a great topping and is very versatile. You can, however, try to create your own by combining chili powder, lime zest, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
  • Lime Juice: You can use lemon juice instead of lime here. I prefer fresh, but bottled is fine, too.

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

💬 FAQs

Are Tajin cucumber boats gluten-free?

Yes. All of the ingredients in this recipe are gluten-free.

Do I use a specific type of cucumber for this recipe?

No, you don’t need a specific kind of cucumber for this cucumber boat recipe. I’ve made it with regular and English cucumbers, and both are wonderful. Choose whatever size and sort you prefer.

Do I have to peel the cucumbers to make cucumber boats?

No. I usually remove the skin based on my personal taste, but you can always leave the skin on if you like it.

Can I make these Tajin cucumber boats ahead of time?

Yes, but not more than a day in advance. I recommend eating prepared cucumber boats within 24 hours if you wish to make them ahead of time.

How do I store cucumber boats after I prep them?

Place the cucumber boats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours if you make them ahead of time.

📚 More low-carb cucumber snack recipes

  • Cucumber Tomato Bites
  • 10-Minute Spicy Tuna Rolls
  • Chive And Onion Cream Cheese Cucumber Boats
  • Spicy Egg Salad Cucumber Boats
  • Bacon Tomato Avocado Cucumber Boats
  • Everything Bagel Seasoning Cucumber Boats

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Tajin Cucumber Boats with Lime Juice and a slice of lime on a ceramic plate atop a marble countertop.

Tajin Cucumber Boats With Lime Juice


  • Author: Sara Nelson
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 2 cucumer boats 1x
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Slice
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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These Tajin Cucumber Boats With Lime Juice are low-carb, keto-friendly, gluten-free, and can easily be made dairy-free! They are light, refreshing, full of flavor, and can be made in only 5 minutes. Cucumber boats can be served as an appetizer or snack with minimal prep work.


Ingredients

  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled
  • 1 1/2 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 Tablespoon + 2 teaspoons mashed avocado
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt-Free Everything Bagel Seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon Tajín
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice

Instructions

  1. Slice cucumber in half lengthwise. Using a spoon, de-seed cucumber and then blot both sides dry with paper towel.
  2. Spread on cream cheese and mashed avocado. Sprinkle on Everything Bagel Seasoning and Tajín before adding a squeeze of lime juice.

Recipe Notes:

Net Carbs: These Tajin cucumber boats contain just 2.8 grams of net carbs per serving. Net carbs are calculated by taking total carbs, subtracting fiber, and subtracting sugar alcohols. The recipe, as written, yields 2 cucumber boats.

Refrigerator Storage: Store the cucumber boats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours if you make them ahead of time.

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