Pineapple with Brown & Wild Rice
Makes 10 servings.

Ingredients

1/2 - cup uncooked wild rice

1 - cup uncooked brown rice

1/4 - cup margarine

1 - cup chopped onion

2 - cup sliced fresh mushrooms

1 - teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed

1 - cup finely chopped fresh pineapple

1 - cup finely chopped dried apricots

1/2 - cup toasted pine nuts

Directions

Cook wild and brown rice according to package directions, omitting oils.

In large skillet, add margarine and melt. Blend in onions and mushrooms.
Cook for 10 minutes or until onions are tender.
Into skillet, add thyme, pineapple, apricots and pine nuts. Mix well.
Next, stir in both brown and wild rice and heat through.
Serve hot or at room temperature.
If desired, garnish with fresh thyme sprig.

Picnicking & Tailgating:

You want to make this recipe a day or two ahead. Just heat and place in thermos or thermal containers and head to the picnic or tailgate site. Just serve out of the thermal container or pour from the thermos.

Pineapple with Brown & Wild Rice Makes 10 servings.

Ingredients

Directions

Pineapple with Brown & Wild Rice
Makes 10 servings.