Low Sodium Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Servings: 6 large peppers

Estimated Sodium (Per Serving): 92mg

This low sodium stuffed peppers recipe is a delicious and cozy meal idea, with ground beef, rice, and fresh vegetables in each bite! This salt-free take on a classic dish has all the same flavors of stuffed peppers without with much less salt.

Start by softening your peppers in boiling water, making a tasty filling with ground beef and spices, and baking the filled peppers with no-salt-added tomato sauce. A great dinner idea, especially if you are making it for company or guests.

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low sodium dinner ideas with peppers, beef, and rice baked in a casserole dish with cheese on top.

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I absolutely love stuffed peppers, and since I make them low sodium now for my family, I wanted to share this tasty recipe that we enjoy at home! It is a bit of work to prep the peppers, make the filling, assemble, and bake – but it is worth it and is always a treat we enjoy for dinner.

I like to boil the peppers first to soften them a bit, as it makes them easier to eat – but you can skip this step if you like firmer peppers. I also like using a canned no-salt-added tomato sauce as it’s easier than making one from scratch, and it’s so delicious when the peppers bake in the bubbling sauce. Again, this recipe does take a bit of effort, but we make them once or twice a year and love it!

Why This Recipe Works

They are hearty, satisfying, tasty, and fresh!
A great low sodium dinner idea to make with ground beef and rice.
Each pepper is an entire meal in itself – they have protein, vegetables, and carbohydrates.
It’s versatile, and you can enjoy these peppers any time of year.
Anyone can successfully make this dish by following our step-by-step photos and directions below.

Ingredients You’ll Need

See the recipe card below for a full list of instructions and ingredient amounts!

The base of this recipe is bell peppers! I used green peppers, but have also made these with red or yellow peppers. I prefer the flavor of green peppers, but use any kind you prefer.

The filling mixture is made with cooked rice, ground beef, onion, no-salt-added diced tomatoes, parsley, and Italian seasoning. It’s a great way to use up extra cooked rice!

I also use a no-salt-added tomato sauce to bake the peppers in (and pour on top) and topped the peppers with my favorite low sodium Swiss cheese.

Additions and Substitutions

I used ground beef for the filling, but you can substitute it for ground turkey or chicken, or just omit the meat altogether and use mushrooms for a vegetarian version.

You can add a mix of fresh herbs in the filling – I also like to add fresh basil or dill in the summer to add a wonderful flavor.

Instead of a no-salt-added canned tomato sauce, you could use a low sodium tomato basil sauce or another homemade version instead.

How To Make This Recipe

green bell peppers sliced with the tops off and the seeds removed, ready for low sodium stuffed peppers

Step 1: Slice the tops off the bell peppers and scoop out all the seeds – set the peppers aside. Save the pepper tops for later in the recipe.

a pot of boiling water with bell peppers being softened to be baked.

Step 2: Place the peppers in a large pot and boil for 6-7 minutes until they become slightly softened.

a baking dish with tomato sauce and boiled green bell peppers in the dish being standed up

Step 3: Pour 2 cups of the tomato sauce into the bottom of a baking dish. Add the boiled peppers on top of the sauce, standing them up. Set aside

browning meat to make stuffed peppers with low sodium filling

Step 4: In a separate pan, brown the ground beef.

ground beef with pepper tops and onions sauteeing for low sodium peppers

Step 5: To the ground beef, add in the chopped onion and chop the pepper tops. Sauté for an additional 5-6 minutes until vegetables begin to soften and beef is cooked through.

low sodium filling for stuffed peppers in a bowl with ground beef, cooked rice, tomatoes, and parsley.

Step 6: In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef and onions, the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and fresh chopped parsley.

how to make low sodium stuffed peppers without added salt

Step 7: Fill the peppers with the mixture.

no salt added stuffed peppers with cheese and tomato sauce

Step 8: Top with the remaining can of no-salt-added tomato sauce, and sprinkle low sodium cheese on top. Bake at 375°F for 60-75 minutes, or until peppers are soft and the tomato sauce is bubbling. Enjoy hot.

Recipe FAQs

How to store leftover stuffed peppers

If you have leftovers, you can store the peppers in an airtight container and refrigerate. Make sure to heat thoroughly before enjoying (I have found that cutting the peppers in half helps them to cook through more evenly when reheating).

Can you make stuffed peppers vegetarian?

Yes, if you don’t want to use meat, you can add in mushrooms, shredded eggplant or zucchini, or even mashed chickpeas.

a casserole dish of stuffed pepper with no salt added

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