Apricot-Pecan Rice Stuffing

Description

Use as a stuffing for roast duck or pork chops or as a side dish. Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped dried apricots
• ½ cup boiling chicken broth
• 2 cups sliced celery
• 1 cup sliced green onions
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 3 cups cooked rice
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• 1½ teaspoons poultry seasoning
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Soak apricots in broth; set aside.
2. Cook celery and onions in butter in large skillet until tender crisp.
3. Add rice, pecans, poultry seasoning, salt, pepper, apricots and broth; mix well.
4. If using as a side dish, bake in baking dish at 350 °F for 20 minutes.