WILD RICE DRESSING

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Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 boxes (2 3/4 oz each) instant simmer-and-serve wild rice
4 cups water
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1/3 cup chopped dried apricots
1/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2/3 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Cook rice as directed on box, using water, 2 tablespoons butter and 3/4 teaspoon salt.
Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet, melt 1/4 cup butter over medium heat. Cook onion and celery in butter 5 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
Add cooked rice, broth, apricots, cranberries, thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper to skillet; stir to combine. Cook about 3 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; stir in almonds and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fat 2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 680 mg