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Keto Tuna Melt Stuffed Peppers

Name: Keto Tuna Melt Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 2 pcs bell pepper halved and seeds removed; 140 g canned tuna drained; 4 tbsp mayonnaise; 20 g celery finely chopped; 1 tbsp red onion finely chopped; 1 tsp dijon mustard; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch black pepper; 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional)

Bell peppers are halved and filled with a creamy, cheesy tuna salad, then baked until tender and bubbly. This low-carb dish offers a satisfying and flavorful meal, perfect for a quick dinner.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 40 min
Serves: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Per serving: 462 kcal

Gluten-free

Allergen information: may contain celery, eggs, fish, milk, mustard, and sulphites. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

2 pcsbell pepper, halved and seeds removed
140 gcanned tuna, drained
4 tbspmayonnaise
20 gcelery, finely chopped
1 tbspred onion, finely chopped
1 tspdijon mustard
1 pinchsalt
1 pinchblack pepper
0.5 cupshredded cheddar cheese

garnish

1 tbspfresh parsley, chopped(optional)

Equipment

baking sheet · mixing bowl · knife

The method

Step by step

1
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
About 5 min
2
Place the bell pepper halves cut-side up on a baking sheet.
About 1 min
3
In a medium bowl, combine the canned tuna, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the tuna is well-drained to avoid a watery filling.
4
Mix the tuna salad ingredients until well combined.
About 1 min
5
Evenly spoon the tuna mixture into each bell pepper half.
About 2 min
6
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top of each stuffed pepper.
About 1 min
7
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
About 25 min
Cook’s note: For extra browning, you can broil for the last 1-2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
8
Garnish with fresh parsley, if using, before serving.

Per serving

Nutrition

68%Score

Calories: 461.6kcal
Protein: 27.9g
Carbs: 12g
Fat: 34.7g
Fibre: 3.1g
Sugar: 7.9g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store any leftover stuffed peppers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat in a microwave or oven until warmed through.