Vibrant bell peppers filled with creamy cheese, fresh herbs, and everything bagel seasoning for a flavorful meal.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 4 large bell peppers, halved and seeds removed
02 - 1 small red onion, finely diced
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
04 - 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
→ Dairy
05 - 2 cups cottage cheese, low-fat or full-fat
06 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Herbs & Seasonings
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
09 - 1 1/2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning
10 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Optional Topping
12 - 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning, for sprinkling
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Set oven to 375°F and line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly oil it.
02 - Place halved bell peppers cut side up in the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a large bowl, blend cottage cheese, mozzarella, red onion, cherry tomatoes, spinach, chives, parsley, everything bagel seasoning, black pepper, and salt evenly.
04 - Evenly spoon the cheese mixture into each bell pepper half, mounding slightly.
05 - Sprinkle additional everything bagel seasoning over the stuffed peppers if desired.
06 - Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
07 - Remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes until peppers are tender and filling is heated through with slight browning.
08 - Allow peppers to cool for 5 minutes prior to serving.
