Broccoli and Rice Casserole

Description
Always check the ingredients to make sure the product is vegan.

Ingredients

 * 1 bunch of broccoli, cut into florets
 * 2 cups white rice
 * 1 stick of vegan margarine
 * ½ cup all-purpose flour
 * 3½ cups boiling water
 * 2 tsp salt
 * 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
 * 1½ tsp garlic powder
 * 1 tsp onion powder
 * pinch of turmeric
 * 1 cup nutritional yeast flakes
 * salt and pepper to taste
 * pinch of paprika

Directions

 * 1) Steam the broccoli, about 6 minutes.
 * 2) Prepare the rice according to package directions.
 * 3) Spread the cooked rice evenly over the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish.
 * 4) Sprinkle the broccoli over the rice and set aside.
 * 5) Preheat oven to 350°F.
 * 6) Melt the margarine in a medium frying pan over low heat.
 * 7) Beat in the flour with a whisk over medium heat until the mixture is smooth and bubbly, the whisk in the boiling water, salt, sot sauce, garlic and onion powders, and turmeric.
 * 8) Cook the sauce until it thickens and bubbles, then whip in the yeast.
 * 9) Add salt and pepper to taste.
 * 10) Pour the sauce over the broccoli and rice, sprinkle the top with paprika, and bake for 15 minutes.