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.
Prep
5 min
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Total
5 min
Makes
1 serving
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
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Total
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Equipment
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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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Instructions
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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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Flake the tuna apart
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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