Almond Brown Rice Stuffing

Description
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * ½ cup slivered almonds
 * 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 1 medium tart red apple, cored and diced
 * ½ cup chopped onion
 * ½ cup chopped celery
 * ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
 * ¼ teaspoon thyme
 * ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
 * 3 cups cooked brown rice (cooked in chicken broth)

Directions

 * 1) Cook almonds in butter in large skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown.
 * 2) Add apple, onion, celery, poultry seasoning, thyme and pepper; continue to cook until vegetables are tender crisp.
 * 3) Stir in rice; cook until thoroughly heated.
 * 4) Use as stuffing for poultry or pork roast, or bake tightly covered in a separate baking dish at 350 °F for 25 to 30 minutes.