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Stage 5 Bariatric Recipe

Tuna on Cucumber Rounds

Posted: 10/15/23Updated: 10/15/23By Jason Richardson, MD

Are you looking for a tasty meal to help with your weight loss journey? This tuna salad recipe is packed with protein from the tuna. The vegetables gives a nice crunch. Plus, it's low in fat and carbohydrates, making it a meal contender for anyone looking to watch their weight. Before trying any diet or recipe, you should make sure that it is approved for you by your own qualified healthcare provider.

297 calories over multiple servings

Ingredients:

12 oz can of tuna in water - 250 calories

1/4 cup of celery - 4 calories

1/4 cup of red onion - 18 calories

1/4 cup of red bell pepper - 10 calories

1 tablespoon of lemon juice - 3 calories

1/4 teaspoon of salt - 0 calories

1/4 teaspoon of black pepper - 2 calories

6-8 thinly sliced cucumber rounds - 10 calories

You should make sure that any diet or recipe is approved for you by your own qualified healthcare provider. Do not consume more than ½ cup of food during any single meal, and stop eating and drinking before that amount if you start feeling full or uncomfortable.

Instructions:

Start by draining out the liquid from the tuna. Place the tuna into a bowl.
Add the diced celery and red onion to the bowl with the tuna.
Add the lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the tuna mixture.
Mix everything together until it's well combined.
Arrange your thinly sliced cucumber rounds on a plate or in a small serving dish.
Spoon the tuna salad mixture over the cucumber rounds. You can use as much or as little as you like, depending on your preference.
Optional: If you want to get fancy, slice the onion and red pepper, instead of dicing them. Then stack the ingredients on the cucumber rounds as depicted in the first image.

Enjoy!

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Stage 5 Bariatric Recipe

Tuna on Cucumber Rounds

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