Keto Pizza Stuffed Peppers 🍕🫑
These Keto Pizza Stuffed Peppers are packed with classic pizza flavors, savory pepperoni, rich tomato sauce, and gooey melted mozzarella cheese. They make an easy low-carb dinner or lunch and are ready in about 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Servings: 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
- 2 medium bell peppers, any color
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup sugar-free marinara or pizza sauce
- ½ cup mini pepperoni slices
- ½ cup cooked ground beef or Italian sausage (optional, for extra protein)
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Fresh basil or parsley, optional
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
2. Prepare the peppers: Wash the bell peppers, cut them in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds and membranes. Arrange the halves cut-side up in the baking dish.
3. Season the filling: In a bowl, mix the marinara sauce with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. If using ground beef or sausage, stir in the cooked meat.
4. Fill the peppers: Spoon the pizza sauce mixture evenly into each pepper half. Add the pepperoni slices and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
5. Bake: Bake for 18–22 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden. For softer peppers, cover the dish with foil for the first 10 minutes.
6. Garnish and serve: Allow the peppers to cool for 2–3 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Estimated per serving (2 pepper halves), using the optional meat-free filling:
| Nutrient | Approximate amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 250–300 |
| Protein | 14–18 g |
| Total carbs | 10–13 g |
| Fiber | 3–4 g |
| Net carbs | 7–9 g |
| Fat | 18–22 g |
Nutrition varies with pepper size, cheese, pepperoni, sauce, and optional meat.
Tips for the Best Keto Pizza Peppers
- Keep it low-carb: Choose marinara without added sugar and check the label.
- Boost protein: Add cooked ground chicken, turkey, beef, or Italian sausage.
- Add toppings: Sliced mushrooms, olives, or a few jalapeño slices add extra pizza flavor.
- Avoid watery peppers: If the peppers release excess liquid, carefully drain it before serving.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave until hot.
Enjoy your cheesy, pizza-inspired low-carb meal! 🍕🫑
