Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

• ¾ cup long grain brown rice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pound plant-based meat (or real meat)
• 6 medium sized bell peppers
• 1 large zucchini
• 1 small white onion
• ½ large red onion
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 2-3 cups water
• 1½ teaspoons salt
• pinch of cayenne pepper, optional