Description
Mediterranean Tuna Stuffed Peppers are a colorful and delicious dish that captures the essence of the Mediterranean. Each vibrant bell pepper is filled with a savory blend of high-quality tuna, fresh vegetables, and zesty herbs, making it perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. This easy-to-follow recipe guarantees a delightful culinary experience that will impress both your taste buds and your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 1 can (5 oz) high-quality tuna packed in olive oil, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a bowl, mix together drained tuna, diced cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, parsley, basil, and olive oil until well combined.
- Stuff each bell pepper tightly with the tuna mixture.
- Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Serve warm, drizzled with additional olive oil if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (170g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg