Tuna Stuffed Peppers - Tuna Melt Mini Bell Peppers

Julie Wunder

These Tuna Stuffed Peppers are made with just five ingredients! They are filled with protein-packed tuna salad, greek yogurt, and lemon and then topped with rich cheddar cheese and melted. This low-carb and keto take on a Tuna Melt with have you making these Tuna Melt Mini Bell Peppers over and over again for a fast and flavorful appetizer, snack, lunch, or dinner.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Course Appetizer, Lunch

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 26 kcal

Ingredients

5 mini bell peppers
1 5 ounce canned tuna, drained
2 tablespoons plain greek yogurt
1 lemon, optional
salt and pepper to taste
⅓ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
Prep the mini peppers by cutting them in half length-wise. Scoop out any seeds or membranes inside.
In a medium bowl, stir together the canned tuna, greek yogurt and salt and pepper. If you'd like, add a few drops of lemon juice to taste.
Fill the peppers with the tuna mixture and put them on the baking sheet. Top them with shreded cheese.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the peppers are a bit tender.
Serve immediatly.

Notes

The amount of mini bell peppers you'll need depends on their size.

Each mini bell pepper is only 26 calories and the entire recipe is only 260 calories.

Storage:

Store any leftover in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.

Nutrition

Calories: 26kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 77mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 457IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Tuna Stuffed Peppers

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