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Tuna Stuffed Roasted Pepper Boats

Tuna Stuffed Roasted Pepper Boats

These Tuna Stuffed Roasted Pepper Boats are easy to make and fun to eat- the perfect appetizer!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Lunch
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 4 Ounce cans of tuna packed in oil
  • 1 15 Ounce can of cannellini beans drained
  • 20 mini bell peppers halved longways
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil plus more for drizzling
  • 3 Tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1-2 Teaspoons red pepper flakes to taste
  • Juice from ½ lemon plus wedges for serving
  • ⅓ Cup fresh parsley roughly chopped
  • ¼ Cup capers drained
  • 2 Teaspoons caper juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Pinch of garlic powder optional
  • Flaky sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Pre heat oven to 375. Arrange the peppers on a baking sheet cut side up. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Roast for 15-20 minutes or until softened and starting to brown at the edges.
  • While the peppers are roasting, make the tuna mixture. Smash the cannellini beans with the olive oil in a large bowl first and then add all of the ingredients for the tuna and mix together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Arrange the peppers on a platter, fill each pepper with the tuna mixture and drizzle with a bit of olive oil if you want, finish with some more fresh parsley and flaky salt!
Keyword easy appetizer, Italian tuna salad, mini pepper appetizer, tuna salad
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