Tuna Stuffed Pepper

[umpa]

Don't forget eggplant! 

[skychant]

I am making this for lunch today and am excited because I have yellow ,green and red peppers.  I bought a stockpile of tuna yesterday at dollar general.  It is just regular tuna in water and I am going to mix cheese in with the tuna and mayo.  I might even have a few to freeze.

[umpa]

Your garden must be beautiful! Big Lots had Tuna too on sale for 80 cents a can I bought 12!

[skychant]

That is a great deal.  It is embarassing being a tuna fiend. The people at checkout will give you a funny look

[mouseissue]

That is a great deal.  It is embarassing being a tuna fiend. The people at checkout will give you a funny look

Hi skychant!

Tuna is a food staple!... Don't be embarrassed.

My prayer is that, one day, people will look funny at others that load up on bread, chips, rice, etc..

[umpa]

I don't embarrass easily Skychant my mom says I have no shame!!

[skychant]

Blessed with an abundance of peppers again this summer...will be schlepping to big lots to find a bargain on tuna.  I might even try this recipe with homemade chicken salad for some variety.

[mouseissue]

I LOVE peppers, too!!!
They are so tasty, and make so many recipes better!

Tony

[morgan]

Never thought about stuffing with tuna. Have only used mince beef in the past. Actually just had a thought of putting in a meat sauce  (like for pasta) and baking.  Lots options. Got a bag of peppers can try it out on.

[shawn116]

That sounds similar to the stuffed peppers I used to make years ago Morgan.  Sadly my hubs doesn't like green peppers so to go to the trouble to make them he wouldn't eat any.     I usually made what I called porcupine meatballs with chopped beef, onions and rice...with a few spices.  Stuff the peppers and pour pasta sauce over the top and bake....contrary to what my hubs would think they are very good    If I were to make them today I would exchange the rice for riced cauliflower.    

[morgan]

For the rice I would try the ones made with the konjac root - at least rice shaped.

[shawn116]

Good idea 

[umpa]

Try roasting some on the grill skychant and putting them in the fridge in a mason jar full of olive oil and garlic cloves split.Adds alot of flavor to foods with small amount of pepper.You can also use the oil for cooking.

[shawn116]

Nice tip Umpa!! 

[morgan]

Try roasting some on the grill skychant and putting them in the fridge in a mason jar full of olive oil and garlic cloves split.Adds alot of flavor to foods with small amount of pepper.You can also use the oil for cooking.

That's one of my favourite things to do umps. Was just thinking the other day that I haven't done that in a while.  I usually do it for a meatloaf/terraine recipe I have where U layer the marinated peppers and mince beef, top with a mixture of rocket, parmesan & macadamia nuts and wrap in bacon.  U serve it cold. It tastes great. I like to make it at Christmas  as the weather is so hot. Serve with salads.  Maybe it's Christmas in July