Buffalo Ranch Tuna Stuffed Red Peppers
Buffalo Ranch Tuna Stuffed Red Peppers are an affordable and flavorful meal using pantry staples and simple ingredients. An easy meal in 30 minutes or less.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 large red bell peppers
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 170 g tins of albacore tuna drained
- ⅓ cup plain 0% Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise see notes below
- 1 tablespoon mild buffalo sauce
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1.5 tablespoon ranch seasoning see notes below
- 2 cups coleslaw mix
- ¼ cup chopped green onions about 4, divided
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- Ranch dressing optional for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 F. Slice each of the bell peppers in half lengthwise and carefully remove the seeds. Brush each side with olive oil and place peppers cut side down on a baking tray. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the peppers begin to soften.
- Make your filling by combining tuna, Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, buffalo sauce, dijon mustard, salt, pepper and ranch seasoning. Stir to combine. (you may need to use a fork to break up the tuna pieces). Add coleslaw mix and about 3 tablespoon of the green onions. Mix well.
- Once the peppers are done, divide the mixture into the 4 open peppers, gently pressing down to ensure they are full. Top with about ¼ cup of cheese per pepper and bake for about 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Top with additional green onions and a drizzle of ranch dressing!
Notes
I like using a mix of Greek yogurt and mayonnaise in my tuna to create a create taste and texture without too much additional fat. If you would like to use just one (ie. just Greek yogurt or just mayonnaise) you can. You just need a total ⅓ cup + 2 tablespoon of whichever you choose.
Homemade ranch seasoning: 1 tablespoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried dill, 1 teaspoon dried chives, ½ teaspoon black pepper. ½ teaspoon salt. This will make about 2 tablespoon of seasoning. You may also omit the ranch seasoning for a buffalo tuna pepper.
*I have included the nutrition information for this recipe above. However, always remember a recipe is so much more than just nutritional content and these numbers do not need to dictate your food choices. Please don't forget both your body and soul need nourishment!
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5bell pepper | Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 1276mg | Potassium: 360mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2260IU | Vitamin C: 90mg | Calcium: 251mg | Iron: 1mg
Did you know....rating and sharing recipes is one of the best ways you can support your favourite food bloggers? If you make this recipe, I would love if you clicked the stars below to leave a rating and/or sharing a photo on social media by tagging @nourishedbynic or using the hashtag #nourishedbynic!
