• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup dried tart cherries
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 T. chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)
• 1 T. chopped fresh marjoram (or 1 teaspoon dried)
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1 T. margarine
• 3 cups cooked rice

Preparation -
Melt margarine in a large non-stick skillet. Add onion, celery, cherries, walnuts, thyme, marjoram and pepper. Saute, uncovered, over medium heat for 10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender; stirring occasionally. Add rice and mix well. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until thoroughly heated. Makes 8 servings.

Recipe Courtesy of The Cherry Marketing Institute