• 1 tbsp. butter or margarine

• 1/2 cup chopped onion

• 6 oz. original flavor long grain & wild rice mix

• 1-1/2 cups water

• 2/3 cup apple juice or cider

• 1 small red apple, chopped

• 1 small green apple, chopped

• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted

• chopped fresh parsley

1. Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until melted

2. Add onion

3.Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes

4. Stir in rice, seasoning packet, water and apple juice or cider

5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low

6. Cover tightly and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until rice is tender

7. Stir in apples

8. Cover and continue cooking for 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed

9. Stir in pecans

10. Serve garnished with parsley