Vegetarian Stuffed Bell Peppers -

Ingredients

• 2 large (450 g) bell peppers (about 1 lb)
• 1/2 cup (100 g) white or brown rice
• 1 tbsp. (15 ml) olive oil
• 8 oz. (225 g) fresh mushrooms, cleaned & chopped
• 1 -2 (100 g) carrots, shredded or chopped
• 1 tbsp. (15 ml) fresh parsley chopped or 1 tsp (5 ml) dried
• 1 tbsp. (15 ml) fresh basil chopped or 1/4 tsp dried
• 1 tbsp. (15 ml) capers, rinsed (optional)
• 1 tsp (5 ml) kosher salt
• 1/8 tsp (0.625 ml) black pepper
• 1/4 tsp (1.25 ml) red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1-2 slices (50 g) bread or 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) water or broth
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) white wine (optional)
• 14 oz. (411 g) reduced or low sodium diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
• 2 large eggs, beaten