White Lasagna Stuffed Peppers – Low Carb Keto THM S Recipe
This White Lasagna Stuffed Peppers recipe is a delicious low-carb, keto-friendly twist on traditional lasagna. Sweet bell peppers are filled with seasoned ground turkey and creamy ricotta, topped with melted mozzarella and optional cherry tomatoes for a colorful, satisfying meal. Perfect for those following keto, Trim Healthy Mama (THM) S, or low-carb diets, this baked dish is simple to prepare and bursting with comforting flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 4 stuffed pepper halves (serves 2-4)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Peppers
- 2 large sweet peppers, halved and seeded
- 1 tsp garlic salt, divided
Filling
- 12 oz ground turkey
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
Optional
- 8 cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the stuffed peppers evenly.
- Prepare the peppers: Place the halved and seeded peppers cut side up in a baking dish. Sprinkle each pepper half with 1/4 teaspoon of garlic salt to season the pepper shells.
- Add the ground turkey: Divide the ground turkey evenly among the pepper halves, pressing the meat firmly into the bottoms to form a compact layer. Sprinkle another 1/4 teaspoon of garlic salt over the turkey for added flavor.
- Bake the peppers: Bake the stuffed peppers at 400°F for 30 minutes. This allows the turkey to begin cooking and the peppers to soften slightly.
- Add cheeses and tomatoes: Remove the dish from the oven and distribute the ricotta cheese evenly over the cooked turkey in each pepper. Then sprinkle the remaining 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt over the ricotta. Top each pepper with shredded mozzarella. If using, tuck cherry tomatoes in between the peppers in the baking dish.
- Finish baking: Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 30 minutes. The peppers should be tender, the turkey fully cooked, and the mozzarella melted and golden brown on top.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add some crushed red pepper flakes to the ground turkey mixture.
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or lean ground beef according to your preference.
- If you don’t have garlic salt, you can use regular garlic powder and add a pinch of salt separately.
- Cherry tomatoes are optional but add a nice burst of freshness and color.
- This dish is perfect for meal prepping; leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
