Cranberry Brown Rice Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 cup Mahatma® or Carolina® Whole Grain Brown Rice
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1 tablespoon 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 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

1. 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
   Trans fat: 0 g
   Cholesterol: 0 mg
   Sodium: 29 mg
   Carbohydrates: 29 g
   Fiber: 2 g
   Protein: 3 g