Apple walnut wild rice

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupChopped walnuts
1tablespoonMargarine or butter
1mediumOnion, chopped
1packNEAR EAST Long Grain & Wild Rice Pilaf Mix (6 oz)
1cupApple juice
1cupWater
¼teaspoonGround cinnamon
1mediumRed apple, cut into 1/2\" pieces, unpeeled

Directions

1. In medium saucepan, add nuts and heat oven medium heat. Cook 5-6 minutes or until nuts are light golden brown and fragrant, stirring frequently. Remove from pan; set aside 2. In same saucepan, melt margarine over medium heat. Add onion; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add rice pilaf mix; cook 30 seconds, stirring occasionally.

3. Add juice, water, contents of Spice Sack and cinnamon; bring to a boil.

4. Cover, reduce heat to low. Simmer 30 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed.

5. Stir in apple and walnuts just before serving.

Submitted By MICHAEL ORCHEKOWSKI On 11-23-94