Name: Tuna Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange), halved lengthwise and seeds removed; 2 cans (5 oz each) chunk light tuna in water, drained; 1 cup cooked brown rice; 1 medium onion, finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered; 1/4 cup black olives, pitted and chopped; 2 tablespoons capers, drained; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare the peppers

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes. Place them cut-side up in a baking dish and drizzle with a little olive oil. Bake for 10 minutes until they just begin to soften.
Prepare the filling

While peppers are pre-baking, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Mix the tuna mixture

In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, cooked brown rice, sautéed onion and garlic, quartered cherry tomatoes, chopped olives, capers, lemon juice, half of the Parmesan cheese, parsley, and oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Stuff the peppers

Remove the par-baked peppers from the oven. Fill each pepper half with the tuna mixture, mounding it slightly. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese over the tops of the stuffed peppers.
Bake the stuffed peppers

Return the stuffed peppers to the oven and bake for 15 minutes until the filling is heated through and the cheese on top is golden brown. If needed, broil for the last 1-2 minutes to brown the tops, watching carefully to prevent burning.
Serve

Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm with a side salad or crusty bread.

Tuna Stuffed Peppers

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