Tuna Cups
Looking for a quick, healthy, and flavor-packed appetizer or light meal? These *Tuna Cups* are a low-carb delight that's ready in just 15 minutes! Combining protein-rich canned tuna with crunchy celery, zesty red onion, creamy mayonnaise, and a touch of Dijon mustard and lemon juice, this recipe delivers the perfect balance of savory and refreshing flavors. Served in crisp butter lettuce leaves, these handheld "cups" are not only visually appealing but also keto-friendly and gluten-free. Customize them with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an extra pop of color and herbaceousness. Perfect for busy weeknights, casual gatherings, or as a nutritious lunch option, these Tuna Cups are as versatile as they are delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) Canned tuna
- 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 stalk, finely diced Celery
- 2 tablespoons, finely diced Red onion
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon, chopped (optional) Fresh parsley
- 8 leaves Butter lettuce leaves
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and place it in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Add the mayonnaise, diced celery, red onion, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Mix the ingredients together until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
If using parsley, fold it into the tuna mixture for added freshness and color.
Carefully separate and rinse the butter lettuce leaves, patting them dry with a clean towel.
Spoon a portion of the tuna mixture into each lettuce leaf, arranging it neatly to form a cup shape.
Serve immediately as a light meal or appetizer. Optionally, garnish with additional parsley or a sprinkle of black pepper.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
428 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.7 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 65 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1582 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.9 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 15.7 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 35 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 377 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
