Stuffed Bell Peppers - Christine Avanti

Ingredients

• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 onion (diced)
• ½ cup celery (diced)
• ½ cup carrots (diced)
• 1 cup crimini mushrooms (sliced)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp red wine or red wine vinegar
• ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• ½ tsp Italian spice blend
• 1 lb veggie Italian sausage meat
• 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
• ¼ cup Italian parsley (chopped)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 cup vegan Parmesan cheese
• 5 large bell peppers (with the tops cut off)
• ¼ cup gluten free bread crumbs