APRICOT PECAN RICE STUFFING

Ingredients:

• ½ cup boiling chicken broth
• 1 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1 cup sliced green onions
• 2 cups sliced celery
• 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
• 3 cups cooked rice
• ½ cup chopped pecans
• 1½ tsp. poultry seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Pour boiling chicken broth over apricots; set aside.
2. Sauté onions and celery in butter until tender-crisp.
3. Add rice, pecans, seasonings, apricots, and broth. Mix well.
4. Use to stuff turkey, duck, or pork chops. Roast immediately or bake in a 325°F oven for 25-30 minutes. Makes 6 cups.