Apple Brown Rice Stuffing

1 md Red apple; cored and diced

1/2 c Chopped onions

1/2 c Sliced celery

1/3 c Seedless raisins

1/2 ts Poultry seasoning

1/4 ts Dry thyme leaves

1/4 ts Ground black pepper

2 ts Margarine

3 c Cooked brown rice

-- (cooked in apple juice) 1/3 c bran

1/3 c Slivered almonds, toasted

1/4 c Apple juice

Cook apple, onions, celery, raisins, poultry seasoning, thyme, and pepper in margarine in large skillet until vegetables are tender crisp. Stir in remaining ingredients. Use as stuffing for poultry or pork roast. To serve as a side dish, cook until thoroughly heated. Each serving provides: * 247 calories * 5.3 g. protein * 7.4 g. fat, * 43.2 g. carbohydrate * 5.1 g. dietary fiber * 33 mg. sodium * 0 mg. cholesterol Source: "Light, Lean & Low Fat" booklet Reprinted with permission from USA Council Electronic format courtesy of Karen Mintzias