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Za'atar Tuna and Cottage Cheese Cucumber Boats
Albacore tuna mixed with 2% cottage cheese instead of mayo, which adds about 13g protein and cuts fat by about two-thirds. Za'atar, lemon, and olives handle the seasoning. 34g protein per serving, no cooking, and they pack well for lunch boxes.
by John at Baisics
Calories
259
Protein
34.2g
Carbs
17.1g
Fat
8g
Ingredients
- 2 5-oz cans solid white albacore tuna in water, drained
- 340 g 2% cottage cheese
- 600 g English cucumbers, halved lengthwise and seeded
- 150 g cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 8 olives kalamata olives, chopped
- 40 g red onion, minced
- 2 tsp za'atar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Halve cucumbers lengthwise and scoop out seeds with a teaspoon to make boats. Cut each half into 3 pieces.
- 2
In a bowl, flake tuna and fold in cottage cheese, red onion, olives, lemon juice, half the za'atar, and black pepper.
- 3
Spoon filling into cucumber boats and top with tomatoes.
- 4
Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with remaining za'atar.
- 5
For make-ahead, store filling and cucumbers separately, up to 3 days, and assemble when you eat.