Pecan Rice Stuffing I

Description
Makes 12 servings

Ingredients

 * ½ cup butter or margarine
 * 1 cup chopped onion
 * 1 cup chopped celery
 * ¼ 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
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
 * ½ teaspoon ground cloves
 * ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

 * 1) Melt butter in large pan.
 * 2) Add onion, celery and parsley; cook over low heat until tender, stirring constantly.
 * 3) Add rice, pecans, thyme, sage, salt, pepper, cloves and nutmeg.
 * 4) Toss lightly.
 * 5) Use to stuff a 12- to 15-pound turkey.
 * 6) Note: stuffing may be baked separately in covered baking dish at 325°F for 30 to 40 minutes.