Margherita® Pepperoni Spinach and Rice Stuffed Peppers

Gluten Free
Health score
18%
Margherita® Pepperoni Spinach and Rice Stuffed Peppers
60 min.
4
413kcal

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Looking for a delicious and wholesome meal that’s easy to prepare and packed with flavor? Look no further than these Margherita® Pepperoni Spinach and Rice Stuffed Peppers! This gluten-free dish combines tender bell peppers with a savory filling of rice, spinach, and pepperoni, creating a perfect blend of textures and tastes. The combination of hearty rice, flavorful pepperoni, and the melt-in-your-mouth Provolone or Mozzarella cheese makes this dish a satisfying main course. Plus, it’s a great way to sneak in some greens with the fresh baby spinach, which wilts perfectly into the rice, adding color and nutrients.

Ideal for both lunch and dinner, this recipe offers the perfect balance of protein, fats, and carbs, ensuring a nutritious and filling meal. The dish is baked to perfection, creating a crispy outer layer on the peppers while the inside remains rich and flavorful. Whether you’re cooking for yourself or preparing a meal for the whole family, these stuffed peppers are sure to become a new favorite. So grab your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a delicious, easy-to-make meal that will impress everyone at the table!

Ingredients

  • cups baby spinach leaves packed
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth 
  • teaspoons olive oil 
  • ounces stick pepperoni sliced coarsely chopped margherita®
  • large bell peppers green red
  • cup mozzarella cheese shredded divided
  • 0.8 cup rice long grain white

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Cut tops off bell peppers (about 1/2 inch down from top). Chop pepper tops discarding stems. Discard seeds from pepper bottoms.
  2. Place peppers in a shallow microwave-safe baking dish. Microwave uncovered 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; set aside to cool.
  3. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  4. Add chopped pepper tops; saute 2 minutes.
  5. Add rice; saute 1 minute.
  6. 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.
  7. Drain peppers; stand upright in same baking dish.
  8. Spoon rice mixture into peppers; top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
  9. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

Calories413kcal
Protein15.96%
Fat48.09%
Carbs35.95%

Properties

Glycemic Index
39.55
Glycemic Load
17.5
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
23.983043349308%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
7.84mg
Kaempferol
1.06mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
4.22mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:412.71kcal
20.64%
Fat:22.14g
34.05%
Saturated Fat:9.15g
57.22%
Carbohydrates:37.22g
12.41%
Net Carbohydrates:33.65g
12.24%
Sugar:4.71g
5.23%
Cholesterol:51.38mg
17.13%
Sodium:968.97mg
42.13%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.53g
33.05%
Vitamin C:136.07mg
164.93%
Vitamin K:88.11µg
83.92%
Manganese:0.93mg
46.48%
Vitamin A:2204.39IU
44.09%
Vitamin B6:0.57mg
28.32%
Selenium:18.72µg
26.75%
Phosphorus:227.48mg
22.75%
Calcium:191.29mg
19.13%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.37%
Vitamin B12:1.02µg
17.08%
Vitamin B1:0.23mg
15.55%
Vitamin B3:3.09mg
15.44%
Potassium:525.43mg
15.01%
Zinc:2.24mg
14.95%
Fiber:3.57g
14.28%
Folate:51.65µg
12.91%
Copper:0.25mg
12.31%
Magnesium:48.51mg
12.13%
Vitamin E:1.62mg
10.79%
Iron:1.81mg
10.08%
Vitamin B5:0.91mg
9.07%
Vitamin D:0.48µg
3.2%
Source:Allrecipes