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Healthy High-Protein Tuna Salad Stuffed Mini Peppers Easy Teen Lunch Recipe

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A quick, nutritious, and colorful lunch option featuring mini sweet bell peppers stuffed with a creamy, high-protein tuna salad made with Greek yogurt and mayo. Perfect for busy teens and easy to prepare in under 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 12–15 mini sweet bell peppers
  • 2 cans (5 oz or 140 g each) canned tuna in water, drained
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) celery, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon (4 g) fresh dill, chopped (optional)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Optional add-ins: finely diced red onion, capers, or chopped pickles

Instructions

  1. Rinse the mini sweet bell peppers under cold water. Cut each pepper in half lengthwise, carefully removing seeds and membranes but keeping the halves intact. Set aside on a plate or tray.
  2. In a medium bowl, add the drained canned tuna. Using a fork, gently flake the tuna to break up any large chunks, but don’t overdo it — a bit of texture is good.
  3. Add the plain Greek yogurt and mayonnaise to the tuna. Stir gently to combine until creamy but still chunky.
  4. Fold in the finely chopped celery, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, and chopped dill. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Give it a final gentle mix.
  5. Using a spoon or small spatula, fill each mini pepper half with the tuna salad mixture, pressing lightly so it stays put but doesn’t overflow.
  6. For best flavor and texture, cover the stuffed peppers and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving or packing for lunch. They can also be served at room temperature if in a rush.

Notes

Drain canned tuna very well to avoid soggy filling. Finely chop celery for balanced texture. Gently fold ingredients to keep tuna texture intact. Chill stuffed peppers for at least 30 minutes for best flavor. Variations include adding cayenne pepper for spice, avocado for creaminess, or Mediterranean ingredients like olives and feta. Can be made dairy-free by substituting plant-based yogurt and vegan mayo.

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