Exploded (un-stuffed) Bell Peppers

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 lb spicy italian-style soy sausage, crumbled
• 2 cups diced bell peppers (red and green is nice)
• 1 cup brown rice, not instant
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 4 garlic cloves (minced or pressed)
• 1/2 cup diced red onion
• 1/3 cup pasta sauce
• 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• crushed red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
• 1 cup shredded soy mozzarella cheese (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350°f.
• 2 warm oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
• 3 add soy sausage, and cook until it begins to brown.
• 4 add peppers, onions, garlic and rice; sautee until veggies begin to soften and rice browns slightly, adding a little water if necessary.
• 5 add vegetable broth and pasta sauce; bring to a boil then simmer 15 minutes.
• 6 stir in parsley and crushed red peppers; pour into a 2 quart casserole dish and top with mozzarella, if using.
• 7 bake covered 45-50 minute (if you use cheese, you may want to uncover for the last 10 minute so the cheese will brown).