Looking for a delicious and healthy meal that is also low carb? Look no further than this Low Carb Tuna Melt recipe! It’s easy to make, requires just a few ingredients, and is packed with flavor. This recipe is perfect for lunch or a snack in between meals. Bell Peppers make a great vessel for so many things especially this tuna salad. You can also choose to use this same tuna salad recipe on lettuce, bread, or in a wrap.
Bell Pepper Tuna Melt
Who knew bell peppers could be a bread substitute? Just kidding I know it is no substitute. But it is a great way to get more veggies into our day. You can use any color bell pepper you would like. The red ones are the sweetest so that’s my favorite. I think it taste great on a bell pepper but you can also do an open faced sandwich using bread.
I love recipes I can whip up in under 30 minutes and this is one of them. I’m sure you have most of the ingredients at home already too. If not start buying cans of tuna. It’s a great pantry staple to have on hand and a great source of protein.
Ingredients for Tuna Salad
2 Packets of Tuna or 1 can
2 Tbsp of Light Mayonnaise
1/4 Tsp Salt
1/4 Tsp Pepper
1/3 Cup Red Onion diced
2 Celery Stalks diced
1 Cup Lite Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/2 Lemon
1 Tbsp Mustard
2-3 Bell Peppers ( I Like Red)
How to Make Low Carb Tuna Melts
1. Pre Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Cut the Bell Peppers in half and remove the seeds then place in a casserole dish. Bake in the oven while you make the tuna salad until they are to your liking.
2. Mix tuna, light mayonnaise, mustard, red onion, celery, salt, pepper, and lemon juice in a bowl. Add the tuna mixture to each bell pepper. Top with your favorite cheese.
3. Bake for 15 minutes.
4. Serve and enjoy!
It’s about 276 calories for two servings. Use the My Fitness Pal App to keep track!
More Low Carb Recipes
Low Carb Tuna Melt
Ingredients
- 2 cans Tuna Light
- 2 tablespoons Light Mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup Red Onion diced
- 2 stalks Celery diced
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Mustard
- 1 Cup Lite Shredded Cheese
- 2-3 Red Bell Peppers
- 1/2 Lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Cut the Bell Peppers in half and remove the seeds. You can bake the bell peppers in the oven while you make the tuna salad if you like your bell peppers more tender.
- Mix tuna, light mayonnaise, mustard, onion, celery, salt, pepper, and lemon juice together in a bowl.
- Add Tuna Mixture to the inside of the bell peppers. Top with lite shredded cheese.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Let cool before eating.
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