Crispy Cottage Cheese Pizza Stuffed Peppers
High-protein, low-carb fusion Mediterranean meal featuring roasted bell peppers filled with blended cottage cheese, mozzarella, and tomato sauce. The golden crust mimics classic pizza flavors without heavy carbs or animal fats.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 45
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion Mediterranean
Ingredients
4 large bell peppers (multi-colored for presentation)
1.5 cups full-fat cottage cheese
1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella
0.5 cup no-sugar-added tomato sauce
1 tbsp dried Italian herbs (oregano and basil blend)
1/2 cup halal turkey or plant-based pepperoni
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
Slice tops off bell peppers and remove seeds/membranes
Blend cottage cheese in food processor until smooth
Combine with half the mozzarella and Italian herbs in bowl
Place peppers upright in baking dish
Spoon 2 tbsp tomato sauce into each base
Fill with cottage cheese mixture to nearly full
Top with remaining mozzarella and pepperoni
Bake 30 minutes until golden and crispy
Notes
Use gluten-free crust substitute for breaded peppers
Pepperoni can be omitted for strict low-processed diet
Store in airtight containers for up to 5 days
Add chopped spinach or tomato for extra veggie boost
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 40mg