Recipe

How to Make Healthy Bell Pepper Pizzas in 25 Minutes

In my last desperate attempt to achieve a summer beach bod I scapegoated my flabby ab woes to my affinity for ‘za. I was one (never ending) week in when I came across this recipe. If you’re like me and simply can’t go on a cold-turkey pizza cleanse then this recipe is for you. With virtually no carbs these pepper pizzas will satisfy that itch only pizza can scratch while also getting in a healthy dose of your daily veggies. Bon Appétit!

Poppin' Pepper Pizzas

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Servings: 8
  • Easy
Ingredients
  • 4 bell peppers
  • 1 jar pizza sauce
  • 1 package shredded mozzarella
  • 1 cup mushrooms
  • 1 cup black olives
  • 1 cup broccoli
  • 1 bunch of basil
  • any other pizza toppings you like!

Photo by Sarah Silbiger

Step 1

Clean peppers and remove all the guts.

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Step 2

Spray with EVOO spray and sprinkle on a pinch of salt and pepper. Pop them in the oven at 350°F for around 10 minutes.

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Step 3

Prep all your desired toppings.

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Step 4

Roll basil into a bunch and chop for perfect sprinke-able perfection.

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Step 5

Get out pizza sauce and shredded mozz.

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Step 6

Get to buildin’! Stack peppers with all the toppings to your heart’s content.

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Step 7

Broil until cheese is melty.

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