Cottage cheese and herb stuffed peppers: A Delicious Twist!
Cottage cheese and herb stuffed peppers are a delightful and healthy dish that combines the creaminess of cottage cheese with fresh herbs, all packed into vibrant bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 2 cups cottage cheese
- 1 cup chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, basil, and chives)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- In a bowl, mix together the cottage cheese, chopped herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- If using, stir in the shredded cheese.
- Stuff the mixture into the prepared bell peppers.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes to brown the tops, if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the herbs based on your preference.
- These can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg