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Tuna and bread crumbs provide the savory filling for these stuffed peppers. A little lemon juice adds extra flavor to the tuna mixture.

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Ingredients

• 4 green bell peppers, split, seeds and membrane removed
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
• 1 cup soft bread crumbs, divided
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1/2 cup milk
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 can (7 1/2 ounces) tuna, flaked
• 2 tablespoons butter
• shredded Cheddar, Swiss, or Parmesan cheese, optional

• Prep Time: 0 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes

• Total Time: 20 minutes

Preparation

Boil peppers in boiling salted water for 5 minutes; drain well.

Combine onion, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, egg, milk, salt and pepper, lemon juice, and tuna.

Fill pepper shells.

Mix melted butter with remaining 1/2 cup bread crumbs; sprinkle over stuffed peppers. Place in a shallow baking dish at 400° F (200° C/Gas Mark 6) for 15 minutes.  

If desired, top with shredded cheese 5 minutes before the peppers are finished baking.

Serves 4.

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