Ingredients
– 4 medium-sized bell peppers (any color)
– 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained
– 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
– 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
– ½ cup chopped onion
– ¼ cup mayonnaise
– 1 teaspoon lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, parsley)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
– Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Creating Baked Tuna Stuffed Peppers can be straightforward if you follow these simple steps:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare Peppers: Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
3. Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, cooked rice, diced tomatoes, chopped onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
4. Stuff Peppers: Spoon the tuna mixture into each bell pepper, filling them generously.
5. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the filled peppers, ensuring to cover the tops.
6. Arrange in Baking Dish: Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish. If they don’t stand up well, you can trim the bottoms slightly.
7. Cover with Foil: Cover the dish with aluminum foil to keep moisture in while they bake.
8. Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
9. Remove Foil: Take off the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes to brown the cheese slightly.
10. Serve: Once done, remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
This step-by-step method ensures your Baked Tuna Stuffed Peppers turn out deliciously every time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 24g