Description
Juicy bell peppers filled with classic pizza flavors like marinara, cheese, and vegetables, these Pizza Stuffed Peppers offer a satisfying, low-carb twist on pizza night. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, they’re wholesome, gluten-free, and customizable.
Ingredients
4 large bell peppers, halved and deseeded
1 cup marinara or pizza sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or vegan cheese)
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan (or vegan alternative)
Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Olive oil spray or drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the halved bell peppers cut-side up in a baking dish. Lightly spray or drizzle them with olive oil and bake for 10 minutes to soften.
- In a bowl, mix the marinara sauce with mushrooms, olives, red onion, green bell pepper, oregano, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Spoon the mixture evenly into the pre-baked pepper halves.
- Top each pepper with shredded mozzarella and a sprinkle of Parmesan.
- Return to the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
Pre-baking the peppers helps them hold their shape and prevents sogginess.
You can customize the filling with cooked sausage, pepperoni, or other veggies.
To keep it vegan, use plant-based cheese and omit Parmesan.
Peppers can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the fridge for 24 hours before baking.
Leftovers store well and are easy to reheat or freeze for future meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper half
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
