Apricot-Pecan Rice Stuffing

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

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

Directions
Soak apricots in broth; set aside. Cook celery and onions in butter in large skillet until tender crisp. Add rice, pecans, poultry seasoning, salt, pepper, apricots and broth; mix well. Use as a stuffing for roast Duck or Pork chops. May also be baked separately in baking dish at 350 degrees 20 minutes.