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Bell Pepper Tuna Melts

This recipe is appropriate for individuals with high blood pressure. It includes heart-healthy ingredients like bell peppers, tuna, and olive oil. However, it's important to choose a low-sodium tuna and low-sodium cheese to further support blood pressure management.

Adapted from Delish

40 mintotal
6servings
14ingredients
2100kcal a serving
Bell Pepper Tuna Melts

Ingredients

  • 4 yellow and orange bell peppers
  • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 (5-oz.) cans tuna, drained
  • 1 large stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 1/2 small red onion, minced
  • 1/3 c. mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp. chopped dill, plus more for garnish
  • 2 tbsp. pickle relish
  • 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 8 slices Swiss cheese
  • Freshly chopped chives, for serving

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 425°. Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Arrange peppers a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast, cut side up, until peppers are just tender but still a little crisp in the center, about 20 minutes.20 min timer
  2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine tuna, celery, red onion, mayo, dill, pickle relish, Dijon, and lemon juice. Mix until combined and season with salt and pepper. Fill roasted peppers with tuna mixture and top with cheese. Broil until cheese is golden and bubbly, about 3 minutes more.3 min timer
  3. Sprinkle with chives and serve warm.

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