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Low Carb Pizza-Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Prep Time

8 minutes

Total Time

40 minutes

Yield

4
servings

Ingredients

  • 2 bells pepper (halved and core removed)
  • 5 fresh button mushrooms (diced)
  • 8 oz full-fat ground turkey (or beef)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¾ cup marinara sauce
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)
  • 8 pepperonis(or turkey pepperonis)

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Serving Size

½ Stuffed bell pepper

Carbohydrates

9
g

Protein

19
g

Fat

16
g

Calories

252

Pizza-Stuffed Peppers are a fun and satisfying twist on traditional pizza. This recipe combines bell peppers, ground turkey, and pepperoni for a low-carb option that works well for a weeknight dinner or meal prep. With only 9 grams of carbs per serving, you can enjoy a hearty meal while staying on track with your low-carb journey. Plus, they are easy to customize with your favorite toppings, making them a great choice for family dinners or casual gatherings.

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Cut bell peppers in half and remove seeds and ribs.
  3. Place peppers in a microwave-safe dish, skin side up.
  4. Add a tablespoon of water to the dish, cover, and microwave for 2 minutes.
  5. Drain any excess liquid.
  6. Using a large skillet, cook turkey over medium-high heat. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  7. Add mushrooms to the same skillet and cook until liquid from the mushrooms seeps out.
  8. Add the cooked turkey back to the skillet and combine. Turn off heat.
  9. Stir in marinara sauce and garlic powder.
  10. Place peppers in a baking dish and portion the meat mixture amongst the four pepper halves.
  11. Top peppers with cheese and pepperoni.
  12. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese becomes melted and peppers reach desired texture.

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