Fruited Wild Rice with Pecans

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Fruited Wild Rice with Pecans
A wonderful addition to any meal.

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 30 minutes
Servings: Serves 8

1 Tbsp. butter or margarine

1/2 cup onion, chopped

1 package (6 oz.) original flavor long grain and 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 pecans, coarsely chopped and toasted

	In medium saucepan, heat butter over medium-high heat until melted. Add onion; cook and stir 2-3 minutes.
	Stir in rice, seasoning packet, water and apple cider. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover tightly and simmer 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
	Stir in apples. Cover; continue cooking 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in pecans.

To toast pecans, spread in single layer on baking sheet. Bake in 325°F oven 8-10 minutes, or until lightly browned.