Keto Sausage And Spinach Stuffed Peppers Recipe
A delicious, one-pan low-carb dinner ready in under an hour.
KEY INFO
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 50-55 minutes
- Servings: 4-6
- Calories: 385 per serving
- Fat: 28g
- Protein: 24g
- Net Carbs: 6g
- Difficulty: Easy
- Dietary: Keto, Gluten-free, Low-carb
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
- Large skillet
- 9×13 baking dish
- Mixing bowl
- Sharp knife and cutting board
- (Time-saving tip: A food processor can speed up veggie prep)
INGREDIENTS
For the Peppers:
- 4-6 medium bell peppers (any color)
- 1 pound (450g) Italian sausage
- 2 cups (60g) fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup (250g) ricotta cheese
- 1 cup (100g) shredded mozzarella, divided
- ¼ cup (25g) grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
METHOD
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
- Slice peppers lengthwise, remove seeds and membranes
- Parboil pepper halves for 3-5 minutes until slightly softened
(They should bend slightly but still hold shape)
- Brown sausage in skillet over medium heat (8-10 minutes)
Drain excess fat - Add spinach to sausage, cook until just wilted (2-3 minutes)
- Mix ricotta, half the mozzarella, Parmesan, and seasonings in a bowl
- Combine cheese mixture with sausage mixture
- Fill pepper halves with mixture
- Top with remaining mozzarella
- Bake 25-30 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly
CRUCIAL TIPS
- Don’t skip draining the sausage – prevents greasy filling
- Parboil peppers just until bendable – overcooked peppers collapse
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving – filling will set
STORAGE & VARIATIONS
Storage:
- Refrigerate up to 3 days
- Freeze up to 1 month
Reheating:
- 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes
- Microwave 1-2 minutes
Quick Variations:
- Swap sausage for ground beef
- Use kale instead of spinach
- Add mushrooms for extra umami
- Try different cheese combinations
COMMON MISTAKES
- Overcooking the peppers
- Not draining meat properly
- Overstuffing the peppers
The perfect keto stuffed pepper should be tender-crisp with a rich, meaty filling and golden cheese on top. Follow these steps exactly and you’ll nail it every time.
