Peppers stuffed with cottage cheese

4 servings

10 minutes

Pepper stuffed with cottage cheese is a simple yet exquisite dish of Russian cuisine that combines the freshness of vegetables with the richness of the cheese filling. The history of such a dish goes back centuries when cottage cheese was one of the main food products in Russian villages, and its combination with herbs and garlic added zest to dishes. The delicate cheese paste with the aroma of garlic and olives fills sweet peppers, creating a harmonious blend of flavors—from the tenderness of the cheese to the slight saltiness of the olives. This dish is perfect for a light dinner, appetizer, or as an addition to a festive table. It pairs wonderfully with crispy bread, fresh vegetables, or a glass of white wine.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 48.3
• Proteins: 7.2g
• Fats: 0.3g
• Carbohydrates: 3.9g

Ingredients

• Garlic: 1 clove
• Green: 1 bunch
• Low-fat cottage cheese: 150 g
• Olives: 5 pc
• Sweet pepper: 1 pc

Cooking steps

1. Finely chop the garlic, herbs, and olives. Mix with the cottage cheese.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 1 clove
   • Green: 1 bunch
   • Olives: 5 piece
   • Low-fat cottage cheese: 150 g

2. Cut the sweet pepper into 4 pieces and fill them with cottage cheese paste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sweet pepper: 1 piece