Almond Brown Rice Stuffing

Description
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 1/2 cup slivered almonds
 * 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
 * 1 medium tart red Apple, cored and diced
 * 1/2 cup chopped Onion
 * 1/2 cup chopped celery
 * 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
 * 1/4 teaspoon thyme
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
 * 3 cups cooked brown rice (cooked in chicken broth)

Directions
Cook almonds in butter in large skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown. Add Apple, Onion, celery, poultry seasoning, thyme and pepper; continue to cook until vegetables are tender crisp. Stir in rice; cook until thoroughly heated.

Use as stuffing for poultry or Pork roast, or bake tightly covered in a separate baking dish at 350 degrees 25 to 30 minutes.