Rice and Feta Stuffed Baby Eggplant

Name: Rice and Feta-Stuffed Baby Eggplant
Ingredients: 2 cups chopped tomato; 1/4 cup vegan dry white wine; 1/2 teaspoon vegan sugar; 1 teaspoon sea salt, divided; 6 baby eggplants (about 1 and 1/4 pounds); 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1 cup finely chopped yellow bell pepper; 2 minced garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil; 1 seeded and finely chopped jalapeno pepper; 1 cup cooked brown basmati rice; 1/2 cup crumbled vegan feta (such as Veg Cuisine); 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley; Parsley sprigs (optional for garnish)