Rice Ring

6 cups cooked brown rice
2 cups frozen peas or mixed vegetables
1 cup mushroom pieces
1/4 cup grated onion
2 Tbsp. liquid aminos (or soy sauce)
2 Tbsp. chopped, fresh parsley
2 Tbsp. chopped pimientos (optional)
1 recipe White Sauce (recipe follows below)

Mix all ingredients together, reserving half of White Sauce recipe, and press into a sprayed Bundt pan or other circular mold. Place in a shallow pan of water and bake at 350 degrees F. for 30 minutes. Release onto a platter and top with remaining White Sauce. Fill center with cooked carrots or other colorful vegetables, if desired. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Serves: 10

White Sauce Recipe

2 cups hot water
1/2 cup clean, raw cashews
2 Tbsp. cornstarch or arrowroot
2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp.salt

Process cashews with about 1 vup fo the hot water in a blender until very smooth. Add remaining hot water and other ingredients and continue blending until smooth. Pour into small saucepan and simmer, stirring constantly, until thickened.

Makes: 2 cups or 8 servings