Mini Pepper Pizzas
Mini Pepper Pizzas are a quick, healthy, and colorful twist on traditional pizza. Using mini sweet peppers instead of crust, these bite-sized snacks are gluten-free, low-carb, and perfect for parties, lunches, or healthy appetizers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings (about 12 mini pizzas)
- Category: Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 10–12 mini sweet peppers – halved and seeds removed
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Wash and slice the mini peppers in half lengthwise, removing seeds and membranes.
- Lightly brush each pepper half with olive oil and place them cut side up on the baking sheet.
- Spoon about one teaspoon of pizza sauce into each pepper half.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese and your preferred toppings.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or Italian seasoning if desired.
Notes
- You can prepare mini pepper pizzas ahead and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Use dairy-free cheese for a vegan version.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze baked mini pepper pizzas and reheat in the oven or air fryer for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 mini pizzas
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Find it online: https://recipeeasily.com/mini-pepper-pizzas-easy-guide/