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
DIRECTIONS
PREPARE rice according to package directions, using 3 1/4 cups Apple Juicy Juice 100% juice for the liquid.
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.
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.
Servings Per Recipe 8
