1 bunch fresh broccoli, cut into florets or 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen florets
2 c. brown or white rice
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter
1/2 c. unbleached all-purpose flour
3 1/2 c. boiling water
2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. soy sauce or tamari
1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
pinch of turmeric
1 c. nutritional yeast flakes
salt and pepper to taste
pinch of paprika

Steam broccoli for 5 to 6 minutes. Cook the rice according to package directions. Spread the cooked rice over the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with broccoli and set aside. Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt butter in medium skillet over low heat. Over medium heat, beat in flour with a whisk until the mixture is smooth and bubbly, then whisk in the boiling water, salt, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder and turmeric. Cook until thick and bubbling, then whisk in the yeast. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour the sauce over the broccoli and rice; sprinkle the top with paprika and bake for 15 minutes. If desired, place the baking dish under the broiler for a few minutes until the sauce is browned and crusty.

Makes 4 servings.