Apricot and Pecan Rice Dressing

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1/2 cup chopped Onion
 * 1/2 cup chopped celery
 * 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
 * 3 cups hot cooked rice
 * 3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
 * 1/2 cup coarsely chopped dried apricots
 * 1/4 cup seedless Raisins, plumped
 * 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

 * 1) Cook Onion and celery in butter in large skillet over medium-high heat.
 * 2) Stir in rice, pecans, apricots, Raisins, parsley, salt, thyme, sage and pepper; cook until thoroughly heated.
 * 3) Use as stuffing for poultry or Pork roast, or bake tightly covered in a separate baking dish at 350 degrees 25 to 30 minutes.