Wild Rice Stuffing

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup wild rice
• 2-1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup brown rice
• 1 tablespoon instant chicken bouillon granules
• 1/4 teaspoon ground sage or nutmeg
• 3 cups sliced, fresh mushrooms
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 6 green onions, sliced
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted (optional)

Directions

1. Rinse wild rice in a strainer under cold water about 1 minute. In a large saucepan combine wild rice, the 2-1/2 cups water, brown rice, bouillon granules, and sage or nutmeg. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 20 minutes.

2. Stir in mushrooms, celery, and green onion. Cook, covered, over medium-low heat for 25 minutes or until vegetables are just tender, stirring frequently. Garnish with toasted almonds, if desired. Serve immediately.

Makes 8 to 10 servings.