Brown & Wild Rice Stuffing with Lentils

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil; add the rice, lentils and salt and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 45-50 minutes, until the rice and lentils are tender.
2. In large skillet, heat the butter or canola oil and sauté the onion and celery for 4-5 minutes, until softened. Add the apples and cook for a few more minutes, until they begin to soften. Stir in the sage, thyme, pepper and cook for a few more minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with rice, dried apricots, cranberries, and pecans.
3. Use the stuffing to stuff your turkey before you roast it. If not cooking inside turkey, transfer to a buttered baking dish, drizzle with stock, cover, and bake in a preheated 375 ̊F (190 ̊C) oven for 30 minutes; uncover and bake for another 15 minutes until golden and crisp on top.