Cranberry Brown Rice Dressing

Serves 8

Ingredients:

1	cup	River® Whole Grain Brown Rice
3/4	cup	dried cranberries
1	tbsp	margarine
3/4	cup	onion, chopped
3/4	cup	celery, chopped
1/2	cup	pecans, toasted and chopped
1/4	cup	parsley, chopped
3/4	tsp	poultry seasoning
1/4	tsp	pepper

Directions:

Prepare rice according to package directions. (For additional flavor, rice may be prepared in chicken broth instead of water). Place dried cranberries in a bowl and cover with hot water. Set aside.

In a large skillet, melt margarine; sauté onion and celery until tender; fold in remaining ingredients. Drain cranberries. Add to vegetable mixture. Fold in cooked rice.

Calories: 190 /serving

Total fat: 7 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 29 mg

Carbohydrates: 29 g

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 3 g

Brown Rice is an excellent source of whole grains.