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Tuna-Stuffed Peppadew peppers

Published: Dec 22, 2012 · Updated: Mar 21, 2025 · By Lisa Goldfinger · 7 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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Judging from personal experience, these Peppadew Peppers are likely to elicit a sudden smile of delight and surprise from your guests. Someone will probably say something like: "Wow, what are these?"  I can pretty much guarantee that this appetizer won't go unnoticed. The taste is something new - still a red pepper, but with an amazing depth of flavor that is hard to describe, but I'll try: sweet, spicy, pickled, peppery. That's the best I can do. You really have to try them for yourself.

Tuna Stuffed Peppadew Peppers - a surprising and delicious appetizer - Panning The Globe

Tuna dip has been a long-time favorite of mine, but I only recently discovered pairing it with these peppers. Tuna and peppadew peppers are a perfect match.

Tuna Stuffed Peppadew Peppers - a surprising and delicious appetizer - Panning The Globe

The recipe comes from a fantastic cookbook called "Urban Italian."  For variety I like to serve a small bowl of tuna dip with crackers and cornichons alongside the tuna-stuffed peppers.

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Tuna Stuffed Peppadew Peppers


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  • Author: Lisa
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Yield: 10-12 1x
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Description

An appetizer of sweet, spicy, vinegary Peppadew peppers stuffed with a tasty tuna dip.

Adapted from a recipe in the Urban Italian cookbook


Ingredients

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  • 2 6-ounce cans Italian tuna packed in oil, drained (a strainer over the sink works well)
  • 4 scallions, white and light green parts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise (my favorite is Hellmann's)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons juice from the jar of Peppadew peppers
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or more, to taste
  • 1 14-ounce jar of “mild” Peppadew peppers

Instructions

  1. MAKE THE TUNA DIP: Put all of the ingredients, except the peppers, into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse several times until you're happy with the consistency. If you don't have a food processor, finely chop the scallions and mash all ingredients together with a fork. Add more salt, if desired.
  2. STUFF THE PEPPERS: The peppers have a small hole. Be prepared to get your fingers messy. Use a tiny spoon or knife and your fingers to stuff the peppers. You will have enough tuna to stuff the whole jar of peppers (there are about 25 per jar) and still have a small bowl of tuna for spreading on crackers or dipping crudités. Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: Italian

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Filed Under: All Recipes, Appetizers, Entertaining, Fish and Seafood, Quick and Easy Tagged With: dairy-free, gluten-free, paleo, tuna

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  1. Jonas

    January 30, 2019 at 1:12 pm

    My new FAVORITE way to enjoy tuna salad!

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  2. Alex G

    January 28, 2019 at 11:31 am

    I made a version of these from the Osteria Mozza cookbook but these ones came out even better!

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    • Lisa

      January 29, 2019 at 5:45 am

      Wow, I'm flattered to hear that. I love Osteria Mozza!

      Reply
  3. Gina

    December 22, 2014 at 1:10 pm

    I have been searching this recipe since I had them in the Basilicata region in Italy and loved them. I can't wait to try them
    Gina

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    • Lisa Goldfinger

      December 23, 2014 at 7:23 am

      Great! I'm so glad you found them here!

      Reply
  4. Hill

    June 06, 2014 at 3:54 pm

    I am eager to try these. Thanks.

    Reply
  5. Carolyn

    December 26, 2012 at 11:09 am

    I made these yesterday for pre Christmas dinner bites. Everyone loved them!! Thanks again Lisa!!

    Reply

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