Recipe by Eatingwell.com
Mini Bell Peppers with Cottage Cheese
These cottage cheese–stuffed mini peppers make an excellent bite-size snack or appetizer that’snutritious and satisfying. The creamy cottage cheese is flavored with Parmesan and a splash of lemon juice,giving it a savory, tangy boost. The sweet crunch of the peppers pairs perfectly with the zesty filling.Whether you’re prepping a quick lunch or hosting friends, this combo is simple, fresh and full of flavor.
TOTAL TIME:
15 min
Ingredients
1 cup reduced-fat cottage cheese (2%)
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives
1½ teaspoons grated lemon zest
¾ teaspoon ground pepper
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon salt
12 mini bell peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
Nutrition Profile
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 4 bell pepper halves Calories 109 Total Carbohydrate 7g Dietary Fiber 1g Total Sugars 4g Added Sugars 0g Protein 6g Total Fat 7g Saturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 8mg Vitamin A 134mcg Vitamin C 78mg Vitamin D 0mcg Vitamin E 2mg Folate 32mcg Vitamin K 8mcg Sodium 282mg Calcium 85mg Iron 0mg Magnesium 13mg Potassium 194mg Zinc 1mg Vitamin B12 0mcg Omega 3 0g
Directions
Combine 1 cup cottage cheese, ¼ cup Parmesan, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons chives, 1½ teaspoonslemon zest, ¾ teaspoon pepper, ¾ teaspoon garlic powder and ¼ teaspoon salt in a medium bowl; stir well.
Spoon the mixture evenly (about 1 tablespoon each) into the halved peppers; place on a serving platter.
