MARGHERITA® PEPPERONI SPINACH AND RICE STUFFED PEPPERS

Margherita® Pepperoni Spinach and Rice Stuffed Peppers image

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

Provided by Margherita Meats

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Margherita® Meats

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

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 : Calories 455 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 1155.3 mg, Sugar 7.3 g