Lunch: Pizza-Stuffed Peppers

Recipe by Lindsay Funston Stuffing bell peppers with your favorite pizza ingredients—pepperoni, tomato sauce, garlic, mozzarella, and basil—is a very good idea.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Pizza-Stuffed Peppers

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

2 c. white rice
kosher salt
1 23-oz. jar marinara
2 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella
1/2 c. shredded Parmesan
1 c. mini pepperoni, plus more for tops
2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil
Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, cook rice according to package directions.
Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling water, cook peppers until tender, 12 minutes. Drain.
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked rice, 3/4 of the marinara, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, Parmesan, pepperoni, garlic powder, and basil and season with salt and pepper.
Place peppers in an ovenproof skillet or baking dish. Spoon mixture into peppers and top with more sauce, cheese, and mini pepperoni.
Bake until mixture is warmed through and cheese is bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes.

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