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Sheri's Ahi Tuna Lettuce Bites - Bariatric Recipes

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Servings: 1
Calories: 201
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 5 ozs Ahi Tuna (sushi-grade)
  • 1/16 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1 1/2 tbsps Coconut Aminos (or SoyaSauce) (divided)
  • 1/3 head Boston Lettuce (pulled apartinto leaves and washed)
  • 1/2 Carrot (small, julienned)
  • 1/8 Cucumber (medium, julienned)
  • 1 tbsp Cilantro

Method
 

  1. Warm the oil in a pan over medium heat. Season the tuna with salt and brush it all over with 1/3 of the coconut aminos.
  2. Cook the tuna for two to four minutes per side. This timing will depend on the thickness of the tuna and desired doneness.
  3. Slice the tuna and divide it between lettuce leaves along with carrots, cucumbers, and cilantro.
  4. Serve the lettuce bites with the remaining coconut aminos and enjoy!

Notes

 
Leftovers: Best enjoyed fresh. Refrigerate ingredients separately in airtight containers for up to two days.
Leftovers: Add mango and green onions.
 
 
 
NUTRITION
 
Fat.............02g
Carbs.........09g
Fiber..........01g
Sugar.........07g
Protein......36g