Cucumber Tuna Bites with Sunflower Seeds
Crisp cucumber rounds topped with seasoned tuna and roasted sunflower seeds. This protein-packed snack takes just 5 minutes to prepare and keeps you full without an afternoon crash.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthLow energy
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Before you start
Your 5-minute game plan
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Equipment
Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
If you want to prep this ahead, slice the cucumber and mix the tuna up to two days in advance, but assemble right before eating to keep the cucumber crisp.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Slice the cucumber into thick
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Slice the cucumber into thick
Slice the cucumber into thick, even rounds and lay them flat on a plate to act as your base.
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In a small bowl
In a small bowl, flake the tuna apart. Toss it with the olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, and a dash of dried dill.
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Spoon the seasoned tuna mixture evenly onto…
Spoon the seasoned tuna mixture evenly onto each cucumber slice.
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Sprinkle the roasted sunflower seeds over the…
Sprinkle the roasted sunflower seeds over the top for a satisfying crunch and an extra boost of healthy fats.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Chunk light tuna is naturally lower…
Chunk light tuna is naturally lower in mercury than albacore, making it a great choice for regular snacking.
If you want to prep this…
If you want to prep this ahead, slice the cucumber and mix the tuna up to two days in advance, but assemble right before eating to keep the cucumber crisp.
English cucumbers are preferred here because…
English cucumbers are preferred here because their skins are thin and less bitter, and the seeds are smaller, meaning no peeling is required.
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