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Herbed Cheese and Walnut Stuffed Mini Peppers

California Walnut Board Herbed Cheese Walnut Stuffed Mini Peppers Heart-Check certified recipe
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Herbed Cheese and Walnut Stuffed Mini Peppers

Nutrition Facts

Herbed Cheese and Walnut Stuffed Mini Peppers
CaloriesCalories
172 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
9g Per Serving
FiberFiber
3g Per Serving
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Calories 172
Total Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 6 mg
Sodium 237 mg
Total Carbohydrate 10 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugars 5 g
Protein 9 g

Dietary Exchanges
1 fat-free milk, 2 fat

Ingredients

Servings   4   Serving Size   4 pepper halves

  • 1 cup 2% milkfat cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 8 mini sweet peppers, sliced in half lengthwise

Directions

Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.

  1. Combine cottage cheese, walnuts, dried herbs and salt in a bowl.
  2. Fill each pepper with cottage cheese mixture.
  3. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to eat. These are best enjoyed within 24 hours of preparation.
 

Nutrition Facts

Herbed Cheese and Walnut Stuffed Mini Peppers
CaloriesCalories
172 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
9g Per Serving
FiberFiber
3g Per Serving
×
Calories 172
Total Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 6 mg
Sodium 237 mg
Total Carbohydrate 10 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugars 5 g
Protein 9 g

Dietary Exchanges
1 fat-free milk, 2 fat

Ingredients

Servings   4   Serving Size   4 pepper halves

  • 1 cup 2% milkfat cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 8 mini sweet peppers, sliced in half lengthwise

Directions

Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.

  1. Combine cottage cheese, walnuts, dried herbs and salt in a bowl.
  2. Fill each pepper with cottage cheese mixture.
  3. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to eat. These are best enjoyed within 24 hours of preparation.
 

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