Apricot and Walnut Brown Rice Stuffing

Description
Makes 4 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1/3 cup chopped Onion
 * 1/3 cup chopped celery
 * 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
 * 2 cups cooked brown rice
 * 2/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
 * 3/4 cup coarsely chopped apricots
 * 3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
 * 3 tablespoons plumped Raisins
 * 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
 * 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
 * 1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves
 * salt and ground black pepper
 * 1/2 cup chicken broth

Directions

 * 1) Cook Onion and celery in butter in small skillet over medium heat.
 * 2) Combine rice, walnuts, apricots, pine nuts, Raisins, parsley, thyme, sage, salt, pepper and broth in large bowl; turn into greased 2-quart baking dish.
 * 3) Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees 20 to 25 minutes.
 * 4) Stuffing may be baked inside poultry.