Spinach and Artichoke-Stuffed Peppers

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Ingredients

  • 6 yellow or red bell peppers, halved
  • 1 (12-oz) jar marinated quartered artichoke hearts, well drained and chopped 
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 (10-oz) pkg baby spinach, chopped
  • 2 (8.8-oz) pouches microwavable brown rice
  • 2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove seeds and membranes from bell peppers. Place peppers, cut sides up, on a rimmed baking sheet. Cover with foil. Bake 15 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  2. Meanwhile, cook artichokes and onion in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Add spinach; cook 2 minutes or until wilted.
  3. Microwave rice according to package directions. Combine rice, ricotta, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir in artichoke mixture.
  4. Increase oven temperature to broil. Stuff artichoke mixture into bell pepper halves; sprinkle with Parmesan. Broil 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is browned.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • ½ (14-oz) French baguette
  • 3 Tbsp butter, melted
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 Tbsp basil paste

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut bread in half lengthwise. Combine butter, garlic, and basil paste; spread on cut sides of bread. Place on a baking sheet, buttered sides up.
  2. Bake 15 minutes or until crusty and browned.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
474
150
624
Fat (g) 27 7 34
Sat. Fat (g) 11 4 15
Protein (g) 18 4 22
Carb (g) 41 18 59
Fiber (g) 9 1 10
Sodium (mg) 778 308 1086

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