Stromboli can often be heavy with meat and cheese, but this version is packed with veggies.

Nutty fontina is more flavorful than classic mozzarella, so a little goes long way.

Serve with your favorite marinara sauce for dipping.

Pepper, Pesto & Spinach Stromboli

Photo: Jason Donnelly

Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add bell peppers and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.

Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle approximately 14 by 10 inches.

Spread pesto over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.

Top with the bell pepper mixture, spinach, banana peppers and cheese.

Starting at a long side, tightly roll the dough into a cylinder.

Pinch and tuck both ends closed to contain the filling.

Using two spatulas, carefully transfer the stromboli seam-side down to the prepared baking sheet.

Brush with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Bake until the crust is beginning to brown, 15 to 20 minutes.

Let stand for 5 minutes, then slice.

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