GOLDEN APRICOT RICE DRESSING

Description
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 1/2 cup chopped onion
 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 1 cup uncooked rice
 * 1 cup sliced celery
 * 1/2 cup green bell pepper julienned
 * 2 cups chicken broth
 * 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper
 * 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
 * 2 tablespoons sugar

Directions
Cook onion in butter in 2- to 3-quart saucepan until soft but not brown. Add rice, celery, green pepper, broth and white pepper. Bring to a boil; stir. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Stir in apricots and sugar; replace cover and let stand 5 to 10 minutes. Toss lightly before serving.