Description
A delicious low carb tuna melt stuffed bell peppers recipe, perfect for a healthy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes. Place them in a baking dish, cut side up.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, diced red onion, Dijon mustard, half of the shredded cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Spoon the tuna mixture into each bell pepper until they are well filled.
- Top each stuffed pepper with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy your delicious low carb tuna melt stuffed bell peppers!
Notes
- This dish is keto-friendly and great for meal prep.
- Feel free to use any cheese of your choice.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: LowCarb, TunaMelt, StuffedPeppers, KetoFriendly, HealthyEating, MealPrep, EasyRecipes, DinnerIdeas, QuickMeals, TunaRecipes