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Tuna Melt Stuffed Peppers

Tuna Melt Stuffed Peppers

High protein tuna melt stuffed peppers with 35g protein. Low carb lunch ready in 28 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large bell peppers halved, seeds removed
  • 2 cans tuna in water 5 oz each, drained
  • 1/3 cup plain greek yogurt full fat
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise optional
  • 2 stalks celery finely diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. **Heat.** Preheat oven to 400F. Line a sheet pan with parchment.
  2. **Pre bake.** Place pepper halves cut side down on the pan. Bake 8 minutes until just tender.
  3. **Mix filling.** In a large bowl combine tuna, Greek yogurt, mayo, celery, onion, Dijon, lemon, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy.
  4. **Stuff.** Flip peppers cut side up. Fill each with tuna mixture.
  5. **Cheese.** Top each pepper with a generous pile of cheddar.
  6. **Bake.** Return to oven for 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  7. **Serve.** Top with parsley. Serve hot.

Notes

Drain tuna fully. Wet tuna makes soggy peppers. Choose big firm bell peppers for sturdy boats. Pre bake peppers cut side down for tenderness without sogginess.