Gingered Apricot Rice

Description
Makes 6-8 servings

Ingredients

 * 1 cup sliced green onions
 * 1 cup sliced celery
 * 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 2 8-3/4-ounce cans apricot halves, drained and quartered
 * 1 teaspoon ground ginger
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions

 * 1) Cook onions and celery in butter in large skillet over medium heat until tender crisp. Add rice, apricots, ginger, salt, pepper and lemon juice; heat thoroughly, tossing lightly with fork.
 * 2) Press firmly into individual custard cups or molds; let stand 3 minutes. Unmold on serving dish.