Apricot-Pecan Rice Stuffing

Description
Use as a stuffing for roast duck or pork chops or as a side dish. Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 cup chopped dried apricots
 * ½ cup boiling chicken broth
 * 2 cups sliced celery
 * 1 cup sliced green onions
 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * ½ cup chopped pecans
 * 1½ teaspoons poultry seasoning
 * salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

 * 1) Soak apricots in broth; set aside.
 * 2) Cook celery and onions in butter in large skillet until tender crisp.
 * 3) Add rice, pecans, poultry seasoning, salt, pepper, apricots and broth; mix well.
 * 4) If using as a side dish, bake in baking dish at 350 °F for 20 minutes.