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Spicy Tuna Veggie Boats

Need a simple lunchtime meal? This super simple recipe packs in the flavor without much effort, plus it can be made ahead of time and stored until you're ready to enjoy.
Course Lunch, Meal Prep, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Stuffed Tuna Boats, Tuna Salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 217kcal

Equipment

  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Can Opener
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Large Spoon

Ingredients

  • 2 cans Starkist Chunk Light Tuna in Oil drained
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds plus more for garnish
  • 6 mini bell peppers sliced in half
  • 2 small zucchini sliced in half length-wise, then into thirds, with center scooped out
  • 1 English cucumber sliced in half length-wise, then into thirds, with center scooped out

Instructions

  • Combine the drained tuna with sriracha, soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, and sesame seeds.
  • Fill veggie boats with tuna mixture when ready to serve. Top with extra sesame seeds. 

Notes

If prepping ahead, store tuna mixture separate from prepared veggies to avoid excess sogginess.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 528mg | Potassium: 529mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1577IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg