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Cottage Cheese Stuffed Peppers (Easy + Protein Packed!)
Cottage cheese stuffed peppers are filled with a creamy cottage cheese and savory ground beef mixture that are not only easy to make but also jam packed with protein and wholesome goodness. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, this recipe is a perfect choice for a quick and nutritious meal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6
Calories: 356 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American , International
Ingredients
- 3 large bell peppers any color, cut in half from the stem to the bottom and cored
- 3 tbsp olive oil divided
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 small red onion finely diced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 (8-oz) can diced tomatoes drained
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ¼ shredded cheddar cheese plus extra for garnish, optional
- ¼ cup green onion finely diced, plus extra for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Place the peppers, cut side up, into a baking dish, drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes, until slightly browned around the edges and tender-crisp.
- While peppers are roasting, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; add the onion and cook until soft and translucent, 1-2 minutes. Add the ground beef, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon until browned and almost cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Into a medium bowl combine ground beef mixture, cooked rice, diced tomatoes, cottage cheese, and 1/4 cup cheddar cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove the peppers from the oven and spoon the filling evenly into the peppers. Sprinkle over diced green onion and extra cheddar cheese, if desired.
- Place the peppers back in the oven and roast 10-15 minutes, until the filling is hot and the cheese is melted and bubbling. Garnish with extra green onion, if desired; serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1 pepper
Calories
356kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
167mg
(7%)
Potassium
474mg
(14%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
2667IU
(53%)
Vitamin C
107mg
(119%)
Calcium
67mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 356
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 pepper | |
| Calories | 356kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 167mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 474mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2667IU | 53% |
| Vitamin C | 107mg | 119% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.