Keto Tuna Melt Stuffed Peppers
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
Allergen information: may contain celery, eggs, fish, milk, mustard, and sulphites. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
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
- 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
Store any leftover stuffed peppers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in a microwave or oven until warmed through.
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