EXPLODED (UN-STUFFED) BELL PEPPERS

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Don't let the title frighten you! The inside of your oven will be fine:)! As I surveyed the contents of my kitchen the other day, I saw all the fixin's for stuffed peppers, but I wanted something heartier. Using Joe Bob Mac's recipe #41118 as my inspiration, I came up with this simple, tasty casserole. It is vegan, but regular sausages and cheese can certainly be used.

Provided by chiclet

Categories     Rice

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • 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).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.8, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 2.3, Sodium 611.7, Carbohydrate 50.2, Fiber 5, Sugar 4.9, Protein 15.7

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