Main DishesJanuary 17, 2013
Calories
1548
Sodium
4168mg
173% DV
Fat
35g
54% DV
Protein
171g
342% DV
Carbs
141g
48% DV
Fiber
20g
81% DV
Tuna Stuffed Peppers
13
Tuna and Rice Stuffed Sweet Peppers
4 yellow peppers
1 can tuna large (I used albacore in water)
2 clove garlic minced
1/3 cup carrots diced
1/3 cup celery diced
1/3 cup onion diced
1 box Zatarain’s Rice Pilaf (cook as directed)
8 ounces cheddar cheese
olive oil
salt and pepper
1 can tuna large (I used albacore in water)
2 clove garlic minced
1/3 cup carrots diced
1/3 cup celery diced
1/3 cup onion diced
1 box Zatarain’s Rice Pilaf (cook as directed)
8 ounces cheddar cheese
olive oil
salt and pepper
Rinse your peppers and cut them in half. Clean out the seeds and discard them.
Plunge in boiling water for a couple minutes to make them tender. Drain and lay out in a baking dish open side up.
In a large fry pan saute in olive oil the onion, celery and carrots until tender.
Cook box of Zatarain’s rice pilaf as directed. Add sauteed vegetables and drained tuna during the last 5 minutes of rice pilaf simmer time. Salt and pepper to taste.
Fill peppers with tuna mixture. Bake at 350 F for 12 minutes.
Remove from oven, sprinkle with cheese as much or a little as you prefer. Bake for 5 more minutes to melt the cheese.
Nutritions
Calories
1548
Sodium
4168mg
173% DV
Fat
35g
54% DV
Protein
171g
342% DV
Carbs
141g
48% DV
Fiber
20g
81% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat11g58%
Polysaturated Fat10g67%
Monosaturated Fat12g80%
Cholesterol281mg94%
Sodium4168mg173%
Potassium2442mg69%
Protein171g342%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber20g81%
Sugar36g73%
Vitamin A9788IU195%
Vitamin B614mg721%
Vitamin C27mg45%
Calcium635mg63%
Iron11mg64%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.