Bell peppers stuffed with savory marinara, gooey mozzarella, and pepperoni for a low-carb pizza-inspired dinner.
# Components:
→ Peppers
01 - 4 large bell peppers (any color), halved and seeded
→ Filling
02 - 1 cup sugar-free marinara sauce
03 - 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
04 - 0.5 cup mini pepperoni slices
05 - 0.5 cup cooked Italian sausage, crumbled
06 - 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
08 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
09 - 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
10 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Garnish
11 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F
02 - Drizzle bell pepper halves with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Arrange cut-side up in a baking dish
03 - In a bowl, combine marinara sauce, 1 cup mozzarella, cooked Italian sausage, half the pepperoni, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Mix until well combined
04 - Spoon filling evenly into each pepper half
05 - Top each stuffed pepper with remaining mozzarella, remaining pepperoni, and Parmesan cheese
06 - Cover dish loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes
07 - Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden and peppers are tender
08 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving
