Breadless cucumber subs stuffed four different ways!
If you are looking to switch up your lunch routine, we have the recipe for you. This lightened-up take on traditional sub sandwiches uses cucumber as the “bread” for a hydrating, handheld lunch that is anything but boring. Simply slice cucumbers in half lengthwise, scoop out the seeds and get to filling your cucumber subs!
Tips
– No need to peel the cucumbers; the peel houses phytochemicals which boost collagen and also contain fiber.
– Use large cucumbers to get the most room for filling.
– Try to use cucumbers that are straight rather than curved so that they don’t tip over.
Curious about ketosis?
Click here to get the FREE Easy Keto Guide to learn the right way to go keto!
Banh Mi
This French-Vietnamese sandwich is known for scrumptious slices of pork, pickled vegetables and a rich sauce consisting of mayo and sriracha (drool!). To make this recipe Paleo and ready in a pinch, pork can be pan-seared along with mint, turmeric, ginger, or even brushed with tahini paste before cooking. Next, finely chop the pork and toss with chopped and shredded veggies, then mix it all with a generous squeeze of lime juice. Pile into your hollowed out cucumber “slice” and top with a drizzle of Paleo sriracha mayo.
Want to make your own Paleo Sriracha mayo? Check out the two recipes below:
Banh Mi
Banh Mi
Jennafer AshleyTools
- 2 Mixing bowls
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 4-oz. pasture-raised pork chop, cooked and diced
- 1 small carrot, shredded
- 2 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 T fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 T fresh lime juice
- 1 T Paleo Sriracha
- 3 T Paleo mayonnaise
Instructions
- Halve the cucumber, slice off the ends and use a spoon to scoop out center.
- In a mixing bowl, stir together pork and vegetables. Stir in lime juice. In a separate bowl, stir together Paleo sriracha and mayonnaise.
- Spoon pork mixture into cucumber halves, top with cilantro and drizzle sriracha mayonnaise on top.
Mediterranean
For you veggie lovers, this Greek-inspired combo pairs chopped olives along with antioxidant-rich tomatoes, onion and fresh basil. A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil adds healthy fats. If you want to add protein, grilled chicken or shrimp would be fantastic add-ons.
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Jennafer AshleyTools
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped olives
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 T fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1/4 t sea salt
- 1 T olive oil
Instructions
- Halve the cucumber, slice off the ends and use a spoon to scoop out center.
- Stir together tomatoes, olives, red onion, basil and sea salt.
- Spoon into cucumber halves. Drizzle with olive oil.
Chicken Salad
This recipe pairs the sweet and savory combination of fruit and nuts with a Dijon mayo dressing, all tossed with crunchy celery and shredded chicken. Walnuts are full of brain-boosting fat that helps keep you both focused and satisfied long after lunch. Raw honey adds a touch of sweetness while chicken brings ample amounts of muscle-building protein.
Chicken Salad
Chicken Salad
Jennafer AshleyTools
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 4-oz. pasture-raised chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
- 1 T chopped walnuts
- 1 T dried unsweetened cranberries
- 1 T Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup Paleo mayonnaise
- 1 t raw honey
Instructions
- Halve the cucumber, slice off the ends and use a spoon to scoop out center.
- In a mixing bowl, combine chicken, celery, walnuts, cranberries, mustard, mayonnaise and honey. Stir well to coat.
- Spoon into cucumber halves. Serve chilled.
Deviled Egg
This rich filling is like a deconstructed deviled egg. Hardboiled eggs combine with Paleo mayonnaise, mustard, and fresh dill to form a super-rich salad full of protein, healthy fat and CLA. The real game changer here is the topping of crumbled bacon, adding smoky flavor to every bite.
Deviled Egg
Deviled Egg
Jennafer AshleyTools
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 large cucumber
- 4 hardboiled eggs, yolks separated and whites chopped
- 1/3 cup Paleo mayonnaise
- 1 T yellow mustard
- 1 T fresh dill, chopped
- 1-2 slices pasture-raised bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Halve the cucumber, slice off the ends and use a spoon to scoop out center.
- In a mixing bowl, use a fork to mash yolks of hardboiled eggs. Gently mix with mayonnaise, mustard, dill and chopped egg whites.
- Spoon into cucumber halves. Top with crumbled bacon.
Looking for Paleo ingredients? Here’s what we recommend:
Raw honey (Bee Farms)
(You’ll Also Love: 8 Butter Substitute Ideas to Cook, Bake and Fry Anything)
This Smoothie Tastes Like Pumpkin Pie in a Glass
Show Comments