Ingredients

  • 1 (1 lb.) can whole tomatoes
  • 1 small onion, halved
  • 1/2 clove garlic
  • 4 oz. can pimientos, drained
  • 1 green pepper, seeded and cut into strips
  • 1/2 c. diced Cheddar cheese
  • 3 dashes Tabasco
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 c. soft butter
  • 4 1/2 c. cooked rice

Method

  • Put all ingredients into container except rice.
  • Cover.
  • Blend for 20 seconds (puree).
  • Add to rice and mix.
  • Turn into well-greased 1 1/2-quart ring mold.
  • Place mold in pan containing 1-inch warm water.
  • Bake in preheated 350° oven for 1 1/4 hours. Cool 5 minutes; turn mold out.
  • Fill with creamed vegetables.