Wild Pecan Rice Dressing

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 cup pecan pieces
1 unpeeled Granny Smith apple, cored and chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 package (7 ounces) Konriko Wild Pecan Rice
2 cups water
1/2 pound bacon, chopped, crispy-fried, and drained
1 cup chopped boiled ham
1/2 cup chopped green onions
3 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions

Heat the butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions, celery, salt, and cayenne. SautÈ for 3 to 4 minutes, or until slightly wilted. Add the pecans and cook for about 4 minutes. Add the apple and the rice and stir for 1 minute. Add the water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes.
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Remove from the heat. Add the bacon, ham, green onions, and parsley and stir to mix well.
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Let sit for about 3 minutes before serving.
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Yield: 6 servings