Mediterranean Tuna-Stuffed Peppers
Packed with flavor and nutrients, these stuffed peppers combine tender couscous, flaky tuna, and fresh Mediterranean ingredients for a light and satisfying dish.
Recipe - Downers Grove, IL
Mediterranean Tuna-Stuffed Peppers
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Servings4
0Calories481
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
2 large red or yellow bell peppers, halved and seeded
1/4 cup Couscous
1 (5-oz.) can Fresh Thyme chunk tuna
1/4 cup black olives, roughly chopped
1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup roasted red pepper, chopped
2 Tbsp. pine nuts, toasted
2 Tbsp. Fresh Thyme extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. shredded fresh basil, plus more for topping
Fresh Thyme fine sea salt, to taste
Fresh Thyme ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
- Heat oven to 375°F. Coat a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place pepper halves in dish.
- Microwave peppers on high (100% power) for 2 minutes or until almost soft. Turn pepper halves cut sides up. Meanwhile, cook couscous according to package directions.
- For stuffing, in a large bowl, combine the couscous, tuna, olives, feta, roasted red pepper, pine nuts, olive oil and basil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the couscous stuffing into the pepper halves and bake for 10 minutes or until heated through. To serve, top with additional basil.
Nutritional Information
Each serving contains: 481 calories, 17 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 24 mg cholesterol, 442 mg sodium, 65 g carbohydrates, 5 g fiber, 5 g sugar, 18 g protein. Daily values: 46% vitamin A, 96% vitamin C, 8% calcium, 13% iron.
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Prep Time
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Cook Time
4
Servings
481
Calories
Directions
- Heat oven to 375°F. Coat a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place pepper halves in dish.
- Microwave peppers on high (100% power) for 2 minutes or until almost soft. Turn pepper halves cut sides up. Meanwhile, cook couscous according to package directions.
- For stuffing, in a large bowl, combine the couscous, tuna, olives, feta, roasted red pepper, pine nuts, olive oil and basil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Spoon the couscous stuffing into the pepper halves and bake for 10 minutes or until heated through. To serve, top with additional basil.
