Recipe: Apple Brown Rice Stuffing (with almonds and raisins)

APPLE BROWN RICE STUFFING

1 medium red apple, cored and diced
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/3 cup seedless raisins
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/4 teaspoon dry thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons margarine
3 cups cooked brown rice (cooked in apple juice)
1/3 cup rice bran
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/4 cup apple juice

Cook apple, onions, celery, raisins, poultry seasoning, thyme, and pepper in margarine in large skillet until vegetables are tender crisp. Stir in remaining ingredients.

Use as stuffing for poultry or pork roast. Or, to serve as a side dish, cook until thoroughly heated.

Makes 6 servings
Source: Recipe booklet: Light, Lean & Low Fat, USA Rice Council