Spinach and Gorgonzola Stuffed Bell Peppers

__NOTOC__
== Description ==
Makes 4 servings
== Ingredients ==
* 4 large red bell peppers
* 1 tablespoon butter
* 4 cloves garlic, minced
* 1 cup uncooked rice
* 2 cups water
* ¾ teaspoon salt
* ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
* 3 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach leaves
* ¾ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, divided
== Directions ==
# Remove tops of bell peppers and reserve. Coarsely chop tops of peppers, discarding stems; set aside. Remove seeds from peppers.
# Place peppers in microwave-proof baking dish, cover loosely and cook in microwave on high power 2 to 3 minutes or until tender crisp. Drain well; set aside.
# Meanwhile, melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat.
# Add chopped bell pepper and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until tender crisp.
# Add rice; cook and stir 1 minute.
# Add water, salt and black pepper. Heat to boiling; stir once or twice.
# Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
# Remove from heat. Add spinach; stir until spinach is wilted, 3 to 5 minutes.
# Stir in ½ cup cheese.
# Place equal amounts of rice mixture into peppers; top with remaining cheese.
# Bake at 375 °F for 15 minutes.
Category:Gorgonzola Recipes
Category:Italian Recipes
Category:Red bell pepper Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes
Category:Spinach Recipes
Category:Vegetarian Side Dish Recipes