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Margherita® Pepperoni Spinach and Rice Stuffed Peppers

Name: Margherita® Pepperoni Spinach and Rice Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 4 large bell peppers, preferably a mix of red and green; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 0.75 cup long grain white rice; 1.5 cups chicken broth; 4 ounces thickly sliced deli Margherita® Sandwich or Stick Pepperoni, coarsely chopped; 2 cups packed baby spinach leaves; 1 cup shredded Provolone or Mozzarella cheese, divided

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A fresh take on the classic baked, stuffed pepper, bursting with chopped, thick-sliced Margherita® Pepperoni, baby spinach, rice and bubbling provolone cheese.

Recipe by Margherita Meats

Published on October 21, 2013

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

4 large bell peppers, preferably a mix of red and green
2 teaspoons olive oil
¾ cup long grain white rice
1 ½ cups chicken broth
4 ounces thickly sliced deli Margherita® Sandwich or Stick Pepperoni, coarsely chopped
2 cups packed baby spinach leaves
1 cup shredded Provolone or Mozzarella cheese, divided

Directions

Cut tops off bell peppers (about 1/2 inch down from top). Chop pepper tops discarding stems. Discard seeds from pepper bottoms.
Place peppers in a shallow microwave-safe baking dish. Microwave uncovered 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; set aside to cool.
Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped pepper tops; saute 2 minutes. Add rice; saute 1 minute. Add broth; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes. Stir pepperoni into rice. Cover; simmer 2 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in spinach until wilted. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese. Drain peppers; stand upright in same baking dish.
Spoon rice mixture into peppers; top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

455	Calories
23g	Fat
40g	Carbs
19g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 455
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g	30%
Saturated Fat 11g	53%
Cholesterol 50mg	17%
Sodium 1155mg	50%
Total Carbohydrate 40g	15%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 19g
Vitamin C 214mg	1,068%
Calcium 286mg	22%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 515mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.