1/3 cup slivered almonds
2 tsp Smart Spread
2 medium apples, cored and diced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 tsp poultry seasoning
1/4 tsp thyme
1/4 tsp white pepper
1/2 tsp sage
3 cups cooked brown rice
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Cook and stir almonds in large skillet over medium high heat until brown. Add apples, onion, celery, and seasonings. Cook until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add rice; cook and stir until thoroughly heated. Serve now or bake in covered baking dish at 375* for 15-20 minutes.