Description
Mini Bell Peppers with Cottage Cheese is a quick, healthy, high-protein snack made with crisp sweet peppers and a creamy, seasoned cottage cheese filling. This no-cook recipe is perfect for low-carb diets, meal prep, or easy appetizers packed with fresh flavor
Ingredients
- Mini bell peppers, halved and seeded
- Cottage cheese
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
- Fresh herbs such as parsley or chives (optional)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and dry mini bell peppers, then slice in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
- In a bowl, mix cottage cheese with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until smooth and well combined.
- Spoon the cottage cheese mixture into each pepper half.
- Arrange on a serving plate.
- Sprinkle with fresh herbs and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
Pat peppers dry to keep filling from becoming watery.Use full-fat cottage cheese for a creamier texture.Add extra spices or herbs to customize flavor.Best served fresh to maintain crunch.
