Skinny Bell Pepper Pizza Boats

4 from 1 vote

Enjoy these scrumptious pizza boats as a snack or appetizer.

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Gluten-Free, Low-Carb

Servings: people

Calories: 163kcal

In a large skillet, cook ground meat over medium-high heat, breaking up with a fork as it cooks. When meat is almost done, add diced mushrooms and onions. Continue cooking until meat has lost its pink color and is cooked through. Drain off excess fat, and add black pepper, red pepper flakes, and pizza sauce or marinara, stir to combine.
While meat is cooking, slice each bell pepper into 6 verticle pieces, along the seam where they dip down.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Place pepper boats on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Equally divide meat mixture among each boat. Distribute tomato slices, sliced olives, then cheese over meat mixture. Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped basil.
NOTE: If you prefer much softer bell peppers, add a few tablespoons water to the bottom of a large casserole dish, add boats, cover tightly with foil, and bake 20 minutes.
Optional Toppings: olives, sun-dried tomatoes, banana peppers, baby spinach, and feta crumbles can be used in place of mozzarella.

SmartPoints (Freestyle): 5