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Pepper Pesto Spinach Stromboli

Dinner
Lunch

About this Recipe

This is a much lighter version of the traditional stromboli... packed with flavor and vegetables!

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Olive Oil (divided)
2 large Bell Peppers (chopped)
1/2 large Sweet Onion
1 pound Whole Wheat Pizza Dough (at room temperature)
All Purpose Flour (for rolling)
1/4 cup Basil Pesto
3 cups Baby Spinach (chopped)
1/3 cup Pickled Banana Pepper (chopped)
1 1/2 cups Fontina Cheese (shredded)
1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds

25m

Prep

20m

Cook

5

Servings

About this Recipe

This is a much lighter version of the traditional stromboli... packed with flavor and vegetables!

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Olive Oil (divided)
2 large Bell Peppers (chopped)
1/2 large Sweet Onion
1 pound Whole Wheat Pizza Dough (at room temperature)
All Purpose Flour (for rolling)
1/4 cup Basil Pesto
3 cups Baby Spinach (chopped)
1/3 cup Pickled Banana Pepper (chopped)
1 1/2 cups Fontina Cheese (shredded)
1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds

Preparation

Step 1

Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 425F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add bell peppers and onion, cook stirring occasionally until soft – about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle approximately 14 by 10 inches. Spread pesto over the dough, leaving about a 1/2 inch border. Top with the bell pepper mixture, spinach, banana peppers and cheese.

Step 4

Starting at the long side, tightly roll the dough into a cylinder. Pinch and tuck both ends closed to contain the filling. Carefully transfer the stromboli seam-side down to the prepared baking sheet. Brush with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Step 5

Bake until the crust is beginning to brown, 15-20 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes, then slice.