Pecan Rice Stuffing I

Description
Makes 12 servings

Ingredients

 * 1/2 cup butter or margarine
 * 1 cup chopped onion
 * 1 cup chopped celery
 * 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
 * 6 cups cooked white or brown rice (cooked in turkey or chicken broth)
 * 1 cup chopped pecans
 * 2 teaspoons ground thyme
 * 1 teaspoon ground or rubbed sage
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
 * 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions
Melt butter in large pan. Add onion, celery and parsley; cook over low heat until tender, stirring constantly. Add rice, pecans, thyme, sage, salt, pepper, cloves and nutmeg. Toss lightly. Use to stuff a 12- to 15-pound turkey. Note: Stuffing may be baked separately in covered baking dish at 325 degrees 30 to 40 minutes.