Tender bell peppers generously stuffed with a savory, seasoned mixture of minced meat (beef and/or pork), slow-cooked in a rich, mild tomato-based sauce. Modified by replacing the traditional rice in the filling with cauliflower rice or omitting it entirely for a keto-compliant dish.

Key ingredients

Bell peppers, ground beef/pork, onions, garlic, tomato paste (sugar-free), cauliflower rice (or no rice), olive oil, spices.

If you order it anyway

Request the filling be made without rice; suggest cauliflower rice as a substitute if available. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce.

If you order it anyway, say this (Serbian)

Za Punjene Paprike, molim vas punjenje bez pirinča; ako imate, koristite pirinač od karfiola. Potvrdite bez dodatih šećera u paradajz sosu.

For Punjene Paprike, please make the filling without rice; if available, use cauliflower rice. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato sauce.

Watch out for

Rice is a traditional component of the filling; commercial tomato sauces can contain hidden sugars.

Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.