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High protein, low carb, good calcium source
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Red pepper cottage cheese sauté (150 g) has 168 calories. That works out to 112 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.9 g of carbs, 16.8 g of protein, 8.1 g of fat and 1.7 g of fiber. Its 63 mg of Vitamin C covers 70% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 18 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 150 g
168
KCAL / 150G
Carbs
6.9g
· 3% DV
Protein
16.8g
· 34% DV
Fat
8.1g
· 10% DV
Fiber
1.7g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 16% · Protein 40% · Fat 44%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 168 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.1 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g | 18% |
| Trans fat | 0.12 g | |
| Sodium | 383 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.9 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Protein | 16.8 g | 34% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 168 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 20 g | 22 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (medium) | 60 g | 67 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 101 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 112 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 140 g | 157 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 180 g | 202 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 220 g | 246 kcal |
Calculated from 112 calories per 100 g.
Sauté chopped red pepper in a little oil until tender, then stir in cottage cheese and heat briefly. Keep the pan from cooking too long after adding the cheese, which can turn dry. Black pepper, chili flakes, and fresh herbs work well.
Red pepper cottage cheese sauté is a quick savory dish made by cooking red pepper with cottage cheese in a pan. It can be served warm as a simple main, a side dish, or a topping for toast.
No, cottage cheese usually softens but does not melt into a smooth sauce in red pepper cottage cheese sauté. Its curds remain visible, so stir gently and cook only until warmed if you want the dish to stay moist.
Yes, eggs make red pepper cottage cheese sauté more substantial and give it a soft, scramble-like texture. Add beaten eggs after the peppers soften and stir until set, or crack an egg over the mixture and cover the pan.
A fresh cottage cheese that is not overly watery works best for red pepper cottage cheese sauté. Drain excess liquid before cooking; if the curds are especially dry, a small splash of water or oil helps them combine with the peppers.
Serve red pepper cottage cheese sauté with toast, flatbread, or a crisp green salad. It also works alongside roasted vegetables or eggs, while bread on the side makes it easy to scoop up the pepper and cheese.
You can chop the peppers ahead, but red pepper cottage cheese sauté has the best texture when the cottage cheese is added shortly before serving. If you cook the full dish in advance, chill it promptly and reheat it gently in a pan.
Drain very wet cottage cheese and cook the red peppers until their excess moisture has evaporated before adding the cheese. Avoid covering the pan, since trapped steam can make red pepper cottage cheese sauté watery.
You can freeze red pepper cottage cheese sauté, but the cottage cheese may become grainier and the peppers softer after thawing. For the best texture, make it fresh; if frozen, thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat gently.
Yes, red pepper cottage cheese sauté makes a quick savory breakfast, served on toast or with eggs and fresh vegetables. Prepare it just before eating for the best texture, since cottage cheese can dry out if kept hot in the pan.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
63mg · 70% DV
B12
0.78µg · 33% DV
B2
0.29mg · 22% DV
Vitamin A
177µg · 20% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
252mg · 36% DV
Selenium
12µg · 22% DV
Calcium
177mg · 18% DV
Sodium
383mg · 17% DV
Potassium ⭐
342mg · 10% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 168 calories in 1 serving (medium) (150 g):
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Red pepper cottage cheese sauté is a simple Turkish-style dish of sweet kapya pepper cooked in a pan with lor, a mild, crumbly Turkish whey cheese. The pepper softens and turns sweeter as it cooks, while the lor warms through and breaks up into soft curds. It is best served warm, with the pepper left a little firm or cooked until tender to suit your taste.
In Turkey, it can appear at breakfast alongside bread, olives and eggs, or be served as a light meal or meze. It is protein-rich and relatively low in carbohydrates, making it a filling choice without a heavy sauce. Pair it with fresh tomatoes or greens, and use just a little oil in the pan for a lighter version.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
3.6g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.55g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.6g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.