Description
Mediterranean Tuna-Stuffed Peppers are a healthy and flavorful dish that combines fresh vegetables with protein-rich tuna, making it a perfect meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers
- 2 cans of tuna, drained
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a large bowl, combine the tuna, cooked quinoa, cherry tomatoes, red onion, black olives, feta cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the tuna mixture.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes to brown the tops.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to customize the stuffing with your favorite ingredients.
- These can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Great for meal prep or as a healthy lunch option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Mediterranean, Tuna, Stuffed Peppers, Healthy Recipe