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Cottage Cheese Stuffed Bell Peppers with Smoked Salmon

This is the kind of simple healthy breakfast that feels fancy but takes almost no effort. These cottage cheese stuffed bell peppers with smoked salmon come together for a high protein breakfast or snack.
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Prep Time 6 minutes
Total Time 6 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 1 serving
Calories 178 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 6 tablespoons cottage cheese I prefer small curd, 4% milk fat
  • 2 ounces of smoked salmon
  • 1 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning
  • fresh lemon
  • ½ teaspoon fresh dill Chopped finely

Instructions
 

  • Wash and slice your red bell pepper lengthwise into 3 pieces. Remove any seeds or membrane.
  • Place 2 tablespoons of cottage cheese inside each bell pepper.
  • Your smoked salmon should come in small slices. I recommend stacking 3 pieces on top of each other and rolling them up. Place on top of the cottage cheese.
  • Sprinkle on everything bagel seasoning and fresh dill. Squeeze lemon juice on top.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. 
Substitutions for the bell pepper replace with cucumbers or crackers. Cottage cheese can be swapped for cream cheese. 

Nutrition

Calories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 23gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 1076mgPotassium: 503mgFiber: 4gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 3828IUVitamin C: 181mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 1mg
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