Best Tuna Melt Stuffed Peppers
Tuna melt sandwiches are great, but if you’re looking for a low-carb, low-calorie alternative, these Tuna Melt Stuffed Peppers are it.
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Servings: 6 SERVINGS
Calories: 162kcal
Ingredients
- 3 bell peppers, sliced in half and cored
- 3 (4.5 oz) cans tuna packed in olive oil, drained
- 3 celery stalks, minced
- 6 green onions, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup frozen peas, thawed
- ½ cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 ½ tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- ½ tsp salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- ⅓ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 F.
- Place the halved and cored bell peppers in a 7x11-inch baking dish and bake for 15 minutes, or until softened. Remove from the oven and pat the inside dry.
- Make the filling: place the tuna, celery, green onions, peas, yogurt, lemon juice, mustard, hot sauce, salt, and pepper in a medium-sized bowl. Carefully mix until well combined.
- Stuff each bell pepper half with stuffing and sprinkle the cheese on top. Bake for 5-6 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.5g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 486mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 84IU | Vitamin C: 208mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 6mg