Apple Brown Rice Stuffing

This Apple Brown Rice Stuffing recipe features healthy brown rice instead of white bread. Apples and slivered almonds add extra dimension to this dish.

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 cups uncooked brown rice

3 1/2 cups Apple Juicy Juice™ 100% juice divided

2 teaspoons margarine

1 apple diced

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup sliced celery

1/3 cup raisins

1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme crushed

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/3 cup bran

1/3 cup slivered almonds

INSTRUCTIONS

1. PREPARE rice according to package directions, using 3 1/4 cups Apple Juicy Juice 100% juice for the liquid.
2. MELT margarine in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add apple, onion, celery, raisins, poultry seasoning, thyme and pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in rice, bran, nuts and remaining 1/4 cup Apple Juicy Juice 100% juice.
3. USE as stuffing for poultry or pork roast, or place in greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan and bake in preheated 350° F oven for 35 minutes.