BROWN RICE ALMONDINE WITH APPLE

Use this recipe as a side dish to a lean protein item or as stuffing for poultry.

1/3 cup slivered almonds
2 tsp butter
2 medium-size tart apples, cored and diced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
3 cups cooked brown rice (cooked according to package directions using chicken broth)

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until lightly browned.  Add the apples, onion, celery, poultry seasoning, thyme, and pepper; cook until crisp tender.  Stir in the rice and cook until mixture is
heated through. 

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