Green Chile-Rice Casserole

Name: Green Chile-Rice Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon margarine; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup water; 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped 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; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; salt; cooking spray; cilantro (optional); 4 ounces grated monterey jack-style soy cheese (optional)

Submitted by Gina Wilkerson

"This recipes satisfies the need for a homey cheesy chili casserole. I adapted it from the weight watchers vegetarian cookbook. The orig version used dairy and had 5 pts per serving. I would think this version would be about 5 pts also. My husband (not a vegan) really liked this recipe, and could not tell that the "cheese" was soy based."

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Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 teaspoon margarine
¹⁄₂ cup chopped onion
1 ¹⁄₄ cups vegetable broth
1 cup water
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can chopped 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
¹⁄₄ teaspoon garlic powder
salt
cooking spray
cilantro (optional)
4 ounces grated monterey jack-style soy cheese (optional)

directions

Melt margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat.
Add onion; sauté 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 350°F.
Spoon mixture into a 1-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray.
Bake, uncovered at 350°F for 20 minutes.
Sprinkle with soy cheese if using.
Bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese melts.
Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.

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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY

Gina Wilkerson

Seattle, WA

So many interests, among them: animal lover and caretaker of (3 dogs, 2 cats) 3 sons, Animal activist,Vegetarian, Paralegal. Part time cook, always learning..every curious and optimistic about life!

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