Best Tuna Stuffed Bell Peppers Bake Recipes

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STUFFED PEPPERS WITH TUNA AND BREADCRUMBS



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These bell peppers are stuffed with a simple mixture of tuna and breadcrumbs. It's an easy baked stuffed pepper recipe with tuna.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Lunch     Dinner     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 green bell peppers
1 tablespoon onion (finely chopped)
1 cup bread crumbs (soft; divided)
1 egg (slightly beaten)
1/2 cup milk
Salt (to taste)
Black pepper (to taste)
1 teaspoon lemon juice (fresh)
1 (7 1/2-ounce) can tuna (flaked)
2 tablespoons butter (melted)
Optional: shredded cheddar, Swiss, or Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  • Cut the bell peppers in half vertically and remove the stem, seeds, and white membrane.
  • Boil the pepper shells in salted water for 5 minutes. Drain well.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the onion, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, beaten egg, milk, salt and pepper, lemon juice, and tuna.
  • Fill the pepper shells with the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Mix the melted butter with the remaining 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; sprinkle over stuffed peppers. Place in a shallow baking dish and bake for 15 minutes. If desired, top with shredded cheese 5 minutes before the peppers are finished baking.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 87 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 622 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 11 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

TUNA STUFFED BELL PEPPERS BAKE



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Make and share this Tuna Stuffed Bell Peppers Bake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Tuna

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 large green bell peppers
1 cup raw long grain rice, cooked according to package directions and seasoned to taste
1 (6 ounce) can chunk light tuna packed in oil, drained
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels, thawed
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mushrooms
salt
pepper
paprika
1 ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3 cups hot water

Steps:

  • Cut a wide circle around the stems of the peppers; lift off the lids and discard.
  • Scoop out and discard seeds and membranes; trim the bottoms of the peppers so they will stand up straight and not tilt over; arrange peppers in a 2 quart casserole dish.
  • In a mixing bowl, mix together the rice, tuna, onion, corn, mushrooms, salt, pepper, and paprika to taste.
  • Stuff equal amounts of the tuna mixture into the peppers; spoon equal amounts of chopped tomato over the mixture and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Pour hot waer around the peppers;.
  • Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30-35 minutes or until the tops are golden.
  • Carefully lift peppers out of the casserole using a slotted spoon and place on individual plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.6, Fat 9.4, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 22.5, Sodium 254.4, Carbohydrate 64, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 5.8, Protein 23.5

STUFFED RED BELL PEPPERS WITH TUNA



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I know this sounds different, but they are very good. If you are trying to loose a few extra pounds they are great because they are low fat, low cal, and low carb. I ate these a lot when I lost all my weight. They are great for lunch, or you can even heat them up for dinner. Recipe is for one person.

Provided by Purdy Good Cook

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 7m

Yield 2 2, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 red pepper
1 (6 ounce) can flaked solid white tuna (in water)
10 almonds
4 slices low-fat cheese
2 tablespoons salsa

Steps:

  • Slice red pepper in half and remove seeds.
  • Fill each half with equal amounts of tuna.
  • sprinkle almonds on top of tuna.
  • Spread on salsa.
  • Cover each pepper with 2 slices of cheese.
  • Enjoy!
  • You can also heat them up in the microwave until they are warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.3, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 52.6, Sodium 1119, Carbohydrate 14, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 7.7, Protein 50.4

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