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Tuna Melt Stuffed Peppers

Delicious Tuna Melt Stuffed Peppers for a Cozy Dinner Night

Try these Tuna Melt Stuffed Peppers for a cozy, low-carb, gluten-free dinner option that’s packed with flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 peppers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Tuna Filling
  • 1 can Canned Tuna flaked and drained
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Sweet Relish or chopped pickles
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise or avocado/olive oil mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Honey Dijon Salad Dressing or regular Dijon
  • 1 cup Baby Spinach chopped
  • 1 cup Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend
For the Peppers
  • 4 medium Sweet Peppers red, green, orange, or yellow
For the Topping
  • 4 slices Sharp Cheddar Cheese can be replaced with Gruyere or provolone

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish by lining it with aluminum foil or a light spray of cooking oil.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flaked canned tuna, chopped red onion, sweet relish, mayonnaise, and honey Dijon dressing. Mix until well combined.
  3. Gently fold in chopped baby spinach and shredded Mexican cheese blend into the tuna mixture.
  4. Slice sweet peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Arrange them cut side up in your prepared baking dish.
  5. Fill each pepper half with the creamy tuna filling and top with half a slice of sharp cheddar cheese.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes until peppers are tender and cheese is melted.
  7. Broil for an additional 1-2 minutes until cheese is golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pepperCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 25gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Choose fresh sweet peppers for best results and feel free to customize the filling with different ingredients.

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