Tuna Stuffed Bell Peppers

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These stuffed peppers are so simple to make, amazingly flavorful and perfect for a quick healthy weeknight meal. One serving (2 stuffed pepper halves) has only 239 calories, 24 grams of protein, 18 grams of carbs and 9 grams of fat.

Ingredients

• 2 medium bell peppers (orange, yellow or red)
• 1/3 cup red onion, chopped small
• 2 button mushrooms, chopped small
• 1 5-oz. can water-packed tuna
• 1/2 cup chopped cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped kalamata olives
• 1/4 cup no salt added cottage cheese
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• Crushed red pepper (optional), sea salt and black pepper

Instructions

1. Broil peppers: place whole peppers on a baking sheet and broil for 5-7 minutes, turning once. Remove and cool.
2. Turn oven down to 350 degrees.
3. Saute the onions and mushrooms in a skillet until soft and fragrant; season with salt and pepper.
4. In a medium bowl, add the onion mixture, tuna, tomatoes, olives, cottage cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, mustard, parsley and oregano. Break apart tuna with a fork and stir together. Season to taste.
5. Cut the cooled peppers in half, remove seeds, fill with the tuna mixture, and bake 10-15 minutes until warmed through. Serve and enjoy.