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30-Minute Pepper Pizza
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30-Minute Pepper Pizza

30-Minute Pepper Pizza features halved bell peppers used as natural crusts, filled with layers of pizza sauce, shredded mozzarella, and toppings such as pepperoni and olives. Baked until the peppers are tender and the cheese melts, this dish offers a colorful low-carb alternative to traditional pizza with a balance of roasted pepper sweetness and savory toppings.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 294 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 bell pepper medium-sized
  • ¾ cup pizza sauce
  • ¾ cup mozzarella cheese shredded, part-skim
  • your choice of toppings I use pepperoni and olives
  • olive oil spray form

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray a small, rimmed baking dish with olive oil. The baking dish I use measures 10 X 7 inches and holds about 2 quarts.
  2. Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise. Remove their core and membranes. You can remove the stem or cut around it gently to leave it intact.
  3. Arrange the peppers in a single layer in the prepared baking dish, cut side up.
  4. Layer the filling: Spoon 2 tablespoons of pizza sauce into each pepper half. Top with 2 tablespoons of shredded mozzarella, 2 more tablespoons of sauce, and finish with 2 more tablespoons of mozzarella.
  5. Add your toppings. I like to use pepperoni (2-3 slices per pepper half) and sliced black olives.
  6. Lightly spray the peppers with olive oil. Bake uncovered until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted, 20-30 minutes. Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Using different colored bell peppers adds visual appeal and subtle flavor differences to the dish.
  • The filling quantities are flexible; feel free to add extra layers of sauce and cheese if pepper halves are deep.
  • Leaving the stems intact when preparing the peppers enhances presentation.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheat uncovered in an oven or covered in a microwave; avoid freezing for best texture.
  • Layer sauce and cheese as listed for best texture, or simplify by adding sauce, then cheese, then toppings.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1pepper (two halves) Calories 294kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Sodium 604mg (25%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 294

% Daily Value*

Serving 1pepper (two halves)
Calories 294kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Sodium 604mg 25%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.