Sausage and Green Pepper Pizza

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Sausage and Green Pepper Pizza is a popular savory pizza topped with sliced sausage (often Italian-style) and green bell peppers on a tomato sauce and cheese base. This combination is a staple in American pizzerias, blending Italian-American culinary traditions with accessible, hearty ingredients. It's typically served as a main dish or shared meal.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This pizza is generally high in carbohydrates from the crust, with significant fat from the cheese and sausage, and moderate protein from the meat and dairy. A typical slice (1/8 of a 14-inch pizza) provides around 250-350 calories, along with nutrients like calcium, iron, and vitamin C from the peppers.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	15 g
Carbs	35 g
Fat	17 g
Fiber	2.5 g
Sugar	5 g
Sodium	800 mg
Calcium	200 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	250 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg
Vitamin C	10 mg
Vitamin B12	0.8 mcg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Selenium	15 mcg

Per 1 slice (140 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this pizza reflects the Italian-American adaptation of pizza, where hearty toppings like sausage became popular in the mid-20th century. Nutritionally, the green peppers add a fresh, crunchy contrast and a boost of vitamin C, which can aid in absorbing iron from the meat.