Pizza Stuffed Peppers are a great low-carb dinner when you’re craving pizza but don’t want the carbs. And if you like pizza and stuffed peppers, you’re probably going to like these stuffed peppers with sausage and pepperoni pizza flavors!
have been such a hit on the blog. And if there’s one thing I know from many years of blogging, it’s that even low-carb eaters crave dishes with pizza flavors! And so many people have enjoyed these stuffed peppers with pizza ingredients that they seem perfect to feature for our Friday Favorites post this week!
My first version of this recipe had lovely green, yellow, and orange peppers. But when I made this again for better photos, I couldn’t find colored peppers that were the longer shape, so I had to use all red ones. But by all means, if you find large peppers that are different colors definitely use them.
And if you like pizza flavors but don’t want so many carbs, I hope you enjoy this pizza-flavored take on stuffed Peppers!
Servings: 6
Approx. WW Points: 4–5 points per serving
Ingredients
- 3 large bell peppers, halved lengthwise and seeds removed
- 12 oz lean turkey Italian sausage, casings removed
- ½ small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp olive oil (or cooking spray)
- 1 cup no-sugar-added pizza sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 18 slices turkey pepperoni, chopped
- 1 cup reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly spray a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Place the pepper halves in the dish and bake for 10 minutes to soften slightly.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil (or use cooking spray) in a skillet. Cook the onion for 3–4 minutes, then add the garlic.
- Add the turkey sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles.
- Stir in the pizza sauce, oregano, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Fold in the chopped turkey pepperoni.
- Fill each pepper half with the sausage mixture.
- Top evenly with the reduced-fat mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve.
WW Tips
- Use 99% lean turkey sausage if available to keep the points even lower.
- Skip the Parmesan to save about ½ point per serving.
- Add mushrooms, spinach, or diced zucchini for extra volume with 0 points.
- Serve with a side salad for a filling meal.
Estimated WW Points: 4–5 points per serving (depending on the exact turkey sausage and cheese brands you use).
Lasha