Exploded (Un-Stuffed) Bell Peppers

• 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)

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0F.
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).

soy sausage, bell peppers, brown rice, vegetable broth, garlic, red onion, pasta sauce, olive oil, fresh parsley, red pepper, mozzarella cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/exploded-un-stuffed-bell-peppers-164476 (may not work)