Garden Melange with Rice

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1½ cups (8-ounces) firm tofu, drained and finely chopped
 * ½ cup chopped celery
 * ½ cup sliced radishes
 * ⅓ cup sliced green onions
 * 2 cloves garlic, minced
 * 2 tablespoons diet margarine
 * 2 cups cooked rice
 * 1¼ cups (8-ounces) grated Cheddar cheese, divided
 * 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
 * ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

 * 1) Cook tofu, celery, radishes, onion and garlic in margarine in large skillet until vegetables are tender crisp.
 * 2) Add rice 1 cup cheese, salt and pepper. Cover; cook over medium heat 10 minutes or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
 * 3) Sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup cheese.
 * 4) Cover; cook 3 minutes longer, or until cheese is melted.