Stuffed Peppers with Cottage Cheese
These Stuffed Peppers with Cottage Cheese are a healthy, protein-rich twist on a classic. Sweet roasted Bell Peppers are filled with creamy Cottage Cheese, herbs, and optional grains or veggies for a satisfying, wholesome meal.Perfect for vegetarian dinners, meal prep, or light comfort food.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30–35 minutes
Total time: ~45–50 minutes
Servings: 2–3
Ingredients
3–4 bell peppers (halved and deseeded)
1 cup cottage cheese
½ cup cooked rice or quinoa
½ cup spinach, chopped
¼ cup onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
½ tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper
Optional Toppings
shredded mozzarella or cheddar
parmesan cheese
fresh herbs
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
2. Prepare Peppers
Cut peppers in half and remove seeds.
Place in a baking dish.
3. Make Filling
In a bowl mix:
cottage cheese
rice/quinoa (if using)
spinach
onion
garlic
oregano
salt and pepper
4. Stuff Peppers
Fill each pepper half with the mixture.
5. Bake
Bake for 30–35 minutes until peppers are tender.
(Optional: add cheese on top in the last 10 minutes.)
6. Serve
Serve warm with herbs or a squeeze of lemon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these high-protein?
Yes—cottage cheese adds great protein.
Can I make them low-carb?
Skip rice and add more veggies.
Can I meal prep?
Yes, they keep well for 3–4 days.
Can I add meat?
Yes—ground chicken or turkey works great.
Nutritional Information
Calories: ~250 kcal
Protein: ~18 g
Carbohydrates: ~18 g
Fiber: ~4 g
Fat: ~10 g
Sodium: ~300 mg