Description
Mediterranean Tuna Stuffed Peppers are a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines fresh ingredients for a delightful culinary experience. Each colorful bell pepper is packed with a savory tuna filling, complemented by herbs, spices, and topped with creamy feta cheese. Perfect for family gatherings or summer barbecues, this recipe promises an explosion of taste in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 2 cans (5 oz each) chunk light tuna, drained
- 1 small red onion, finely diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds.
- In a bowl, mix drained tuna, red onion, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, olive oil, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Stuff each bell pepper generously with the tuna mixture and place them upright in a baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the peppers are tender and slightly charred at the edges.
- Drizzle with fresh lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 40mg