Stuffed Peppers with Veggie Sausage, Rice and Tomatoes

Notes: We both thought these were pretty good. Pictured is sans breadcrumbs.

Ingredients:
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Gimme Lean Veggie Sausage (use half a stick or more depending on how hungry you are)
1/2 Zucchini diced small
Onion, diced small (use as much onion as you want. I used about 1/4 an onion)
1 garlic clove minced
Coarse Salt and Ground Pepper
2 cups, cooked whole grain rice
1/4 cup of whole wheat breadcrumbs
2-3 large bell peppers halved length wise, remove seeds (pick 3 different colors to make it fun!)
Cherry tomatoes halved (however many you want! It’s your dinner!)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 400. In a large pan heat oil over medium high. Ad the veggie sausage and cook breaking up the “meat” with a spoon until cooked, about 5 minutes. Transfer the “meat” to a plate or bowl.
Add a little more oil to the skillet along with the zucchini, onion, garlic. Season with salt and pepper and cook until veggies are tender. About 7 minutes.
Add zucchini mix to the bowl with the veggie sausage, along with the Parmesan, tomatoes, rice and a tiny bit of oil to combine.
In a small bowl, add some breadcrumbs, pepper and a little bit of olive oil. Stir together.
Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray, arrange the peppers cut side up. Divide rice mixture among the peppers and top with the breadcrumbs. Bake until breadcrumbs are browned. About 30 minutes.

This is a recipe you could make the night before and just pop in the oven when you get home from work. Try the veggie sausage, but if that is weird to you, feel free to use a meat of your choice.

Source: SK Fitness.