A tuna and red pepper melt with dill is a quick easy dinner loaded with vitamin C, omega 3, and antioxidants. Since, I’m always looking for an easy meal after work, the quick preparation of this dish is a plus too!
Benefits
When I read an article about antioxidants I find comfort in knowing God preplanned its use long before I came along. Therefore if the article names flavonoids, anthocyanins, and saponins to help with inflammation I’m impressed.
However, when I look further into the research, and see dill showing a 70% free radical scavenging capacity and a 63% chance of chelating to heavy metals, I’m blown away! (1). Since I am exposed to heavy metals every single day, it makes sense to eat some fresh herbs that bind to them and move them out of my system.
Moreover, with this dish you’ll get plenty of Vitamin C, Vitamin A, fiber, a little calcium and good dose of essential fatty acids. The tuna alone will equip you with omega 3 (433mg), niacin (102%) , B12 (77%), and selenium (177% of your daily value). (2)
What shall I render to the Lord for all His benefits to me, indeed!
What shall I render to the Lord for all His benefits to me?  I will lift up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord,  I will pay my vows to the Lord in the presence of all his people.
Psalm 116 ESV – I Love the LORD – I love the LORD, – Bible Gateway
Tuna & Red Pepper Melt with Dill
Ingredients
- 1 Large Red Pepper
- 2 3 ounce Cans Tuna
- 1 Tbsp. Minced Onion
- 2 Tbsp. Minced Celery
- 1 Tbsp. Spicy Brown Mustard
- 1 Tsp. Mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp. Sunflower Seeds
- 1 Tsp. Onion Powder
- 1/2 Cup Fresh Spinach Leaves
- 1 Slice Havarti Cheese
Instructions
- Turn broiler in the oven on Low.Wash and Slice the Red Pepper in four slicesPlace the Spinach leaves onto the Red Pepper wedges and sprinkle with onion powder. Drain the tuna and place it in a small bowl. Add the onion, celery, sunflower seeds, mustard, and mayo and mix well. Divide the tuna mixture over the four red pepper wedges and cover each with 1/2 slice of cheese (cut in fourths). Place in a dish under the broiler until the cheese melts, just a couple of minutes. Top the pepper slices with fresh dill and enjoy!
Nutrition
So, enjoy this simple and nutrition packed meal for an easy and satisfying dinner! Also, while you’re here check out some other recipes, because what God puts in the garden is good!
References:
- (PDF) Antioxidant Potential of Different Dill (Anethum Graveolens L.) Leaf Extracts (researchgate.net)
- Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids Nutrition Facts & Calories (self.com)
