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Whole30 & Paleo Pizza Stuffed Peppers

January 8, 2018 by Jean Choi 16 Comments

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If you are missing pizza on your Whole30 or low carb diet, you’ll want to make these Paleo Pizza Stuffed Peppers that’s delicious and full of hidden veggies!

Whole30 Paleo Pizza Stuffed Peppers

This is a recipe that’s easy to make, healthy while tasting indulgent, and so fun to eat for both adults and kids. One of the things I miss on my paleo/gluten free diet is a good slice of pizza. I lived in NYC for 10 years and my love for pizza still stays strong. So I have a few recipes already that replicate that delicious pizza taste, and this is one of my favorites.

These Whole30 & Paleo Pizza Stuffed Peppers are jam packed with your favorite pizza flavors, and you can customize it with various toppings. I added pepperoni to mine because I freakin’ love pepperoni. If you aren’t on a sugar detox and/or if you are looking to make this more keto and higher in fat, you can always add some cheese as well. I don’t do well on most dairy so I left it out and it was still delicious.

Whole30 Paleo Pizza Stuffed Peppers

I also snuck in some extra nutrients in these Paleo Pizza Stuffed Peppers by having half of the filling be cauliflower rice instead of all meat. So if you have picky eaters in your house who eat around the veggies on their plates, you can be sure that they’ll eat all vegetables in this recipe without even knowing.

Eating healthy does not have to be bland, tasteless, and boring, and these Paleo Pizza Stuffed Peppers are a definite proof of that. If you try out this recipe, let me know what you think of it below! I seriously love hearing your thoughts and comments, and it helps me keep improving my content. Thanks all!

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Whole3 & Paleo Pizza Stuffed Peppers

If you are missing pizza on your Whole30 or low carb diet, you'll want to make these Paleo Pizza Stuffed Peppers that's delicious and full of hidden veggies!
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Course: Main Course
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 53 minutes
Total Time: 58 minutes
Servings: 4 stuffed bell peppers
Calories: 250kcal
Author: Jean Choi

Ingredients

  • 4 bell peppers any color
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 lb ground beef
  • 2 cups cauliflower rice about 1/2 head of cauliflower
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 cup marinara or pizza sauce sugar free
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Optional: 2 oz chopped pepperoni*, plus more for topping omit for sugar detox
  • Optional: Your favorite shredded cheese
  • Chopped basil leaves, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and/or your favorite topping for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F, and grease a baking dish just big enough to fit the 4 bell peppers standing upright.
  • Slice off the tops of the bell peppers and scrape out the seeds and membranes.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat, then add the bell peppers to the water and let them boil for 10 minutes.
  • Transfer the bell peppers to the baking dish, standing them upright. 
  • Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. 
  • Add onion and garlic and cook stirring for 3 minutes.
  • Add ground beef, cauliflower rice, sea salt, and ground pepper. Cook stirring until the beef is browned and the cauliflower rice is soft and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. 
  • Add marinara or pizza sauce and dried oregano, and stir into the mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce is heated through and thickened.
  • Remove from heat and stir in pepperoni, if using.*
  • Spoon the meat mixture into the bell peppers evenly until they are all filled up. Top with more pepperoni pieces and cheese, if using.
  • Bake in the oven for 30 minutes.
  • Serve sprinkled with your favorite toppings. 
Nutrition Facts
Whole3 & Paleo Pizza Stuffed Peppers
Amount Per Serving (1 stuffed pepper)
Calories 250 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 40mg13%
Sodium 671mg29%
Potassium 794mg23%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 3990IU80%
Vitamin C 182.6mg221%
Calcium 51mg5%
Iron 2.6mg14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

* If you aren't using pepperoni, you may want to add a bit more sea salt to taste.

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By Jean Choi | January 8, 2018

Comments

  1. Albert Bevia says

    January 9, 2018 at 6:49 am

    I absoluetly love stuffed peppers, this is such a creative recipe in everyway! stunning to say the least, trying these beauties out on saturday 🙂

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      January 9, 2018 at 7:25 am

      Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says

    January 15, 2018 at 4:54 pm

    5 stars
    My love of pizza knows no bounds, so I can’t wait to try these out!

    Reply
  3. Jo Romero says

    January 17, 2018 at 7:05 am

    I can’t eat peppers (boo!) but my husband and kids would love these – will pin to make later for them. Great photos, too!

    Reply
  4. Megan Stevens says

    January 17, 2018 at 7:54 am

    5 stars
    This is not only beautiful, I love your creative way of using cauli rice in a traditional rice setting. Total comfort food yum!!! 🙂

    Reply
  5. Katja says

    January 17, 2018 at 1:33 pm

    I miss eating pizza. These look like a good way to get that pizza feeling back into my life. YUM!!

    Reply
  6. Irena Macri says

    January 18, 2018 at 1:58 pm

    I really, really love things that taste like pizza and aren’t pizza (but also pizza). These are cute and look so good!

    Reply
  7. Melissa @Real Nutritious Living says

    January 18, 2018 at 3:21 pm

    What a creative and delicious idea! Pinning this to my dinner board NOW!

    Reply
  8. tina says

    January 19, 2018 at 7:01 am

    This looks amazing! I can’t wait to try!

    Reply
  9. Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving says

    January 22, 2018 at 9:52 am

    Girl, I love pizza and would never have thought to make it like this! Genius!

    Reply
  10. cristina says

    January 22, 2018 at 10:29 am

    5 stars
    Wow! These look so flavorful. Easy to make and an instant family favorite!

    Reply
  11. Becky Winkler says

    January 23, 2018 at 7:23 pm

    What a great combination of flavors!

    Reply
  12. Lee says

    May 23, 2018 at 3:07 pm

    Signing up for newsletter, Thanks

    Reply
  13. Janet Heckinger says

    February 14, 2019 at 9:25 am

    5 stars
    To die for. Used pepperoni and mozzarella mixed in and the pizza sauce. Topped with lotsa mozzarella on top. And the cauliflower rice was awesome.

    Reply
    • Jean Choi says

      February 14, 2019 at 10:58 am

      SO glad you enjoyed! Love use substitutions. 🙂

      Reply
  14. RickJames says

    July 29, 2019 at 3:19 pm

    5 stars
    These were amazing! Only sub was 1/2 mushrooms.s and 1/2 Cauliflower Rice. Making a double batch to eat through the week…great keto comfort food? do you have the nutritional info posted?

    Reply

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