Tuna Melt Stuffed Bell Peppers
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
205 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Tuna Melt Stuffed Bell Peppers
Description
This recipe begins by baking halved and cored bell peppers at 425°F until softened. Meanwhile, a tuna salad mixture is prepared by combining Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Tuna packed in olive oil is folded in along with minced celery and most of the sliced green onions, creating a creamy, flavorful filling.
The tuna salad is spooned into the baked pepper halves, each topped with shredded cheddar cheese. The stuffed peppers are returned to the oven briefly until the cheese melts. Garnished with remaining green onions, these peppers are served warm.
Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consumed within 3 to 4 days to maintain freshness.
Ingredients
- 2 bell pepper halved and cored
- 2 .5-ounce yellowfin tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil, StarKist brand
- 2 celery minced, stalks
- 4 green onions sliced (greens and whites separated)
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt 2% fat
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Place the green pepper halves in an oven-safe baking dish and bake until the peppers soften, about 15 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper until well combined.
- Add the tuna on top, along with the celery and most of the green onions (leaving some for garnish). Gently stir until well combined.
- Scoop the tuna salad into the crevice of the four baked pepper halves and sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top. Return the peppers to the oven until the cheese melts, about 5 more minutes.
- Garnish with extra green onions and serve warm.
Notes
- Store leftover stuffed peppers in an airtight container in the refrigerator; they keep well for 3-4 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 205 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 205kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 541mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 447mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2143IU | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 82mg | 91% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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