Exploded (Un-Stuffed) Bell Peppers

11 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 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)

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. 2
    Warm oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. 3
    Add soy sausage, and cook until it begins to brown.
  4. 4
    Add peppers, onions, garlic and rice; sautee until veggies begin to soften and rice browns slightly, adding a little water if necessary.
  5. 5
    Add vegetable broth and pasta sauce; bring to a boil then simmer 15 minutes.
  6. 6
    Stir in parsley and crushed red peppers; pour into a 2 quart casserole dish and top with mozzarella, if using.
  7. 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).

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