Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon margarine
  • 12 cup chopped onion
  • 1 14 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 (4 1/2 ounce) canchopped green chilies, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon seeded minced jalapeno pepper
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
  • 2 (8 ounce) cartons tofutti better-than-cream-cheese
  • 1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
  • 14 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt
  • cooking spray
  • cilantro (optional)
  • 4 ounces grated monterey jack-style soy cheese (optional)

Method

  • Melt margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add onion; saute 5 minutes.
  • Add veggie broth and next 3 ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil; add rice, stirring well.
  • Cover, reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in tofutti better-than-cream-cheese, pimiento and garlic powder.
  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Spoon mixture into a 1-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Bake, uncovered at 350F for 20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with soy cheese if using.
  • Bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
  • Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.