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Herbed Cheese and Walnut Stuffed Mini Peppers

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

These Herbed Cheese and Walnut Stuffed Mini Peppers are an easy make ahead snack to keep you fueled all day long.

This Heart-Check Certified recipe is brought to you by California Walnuts.

Nutrition Facts

Herbed Cheese and Walnut Stuffed Mini Peppers
CaloriesCalories
172 Per Serving
ProteinProtein
9g Per Serving
FiberFiber
3g Per Serving

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

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  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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