Exploded (Un-Stuffed) Bell Peppers - cooking recipe

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)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F.
Warm oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add soy sausage, and cook until it begins to brown.
Add peppers, onions, garlic and rice; sautee until veggies begin to soften and rice browns slightly, adding a little water if necessary.
Add vegetable broth and pasta sauce; bring to a boil then simmer 15 minutes.
Stir in parsley and crushed red peppers; pour into a 2 quart casserole dish and top with mozzarella, if using.
Bake covered 45-50 minute (if you use cheese, you may want to uncover for the last 10 minute so the cheese will brown).