Apricot Rice

Ingredients:
- 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1/2 c. chopped celery
- 2 c. chicken broth
- 1/4 c. chopped chutney
- 1/2 tsp. freshly minced ginger or 1/4 tsp. powdered ginger added with broth
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 c. long grain rice
- 1 c. diced, dried apricots
- 1/2 c. toasted slivered almonds
- fresh chopped parsley (garnish)

Directions:
- In a deep saucepan, melt butter; saute the onions, celery and ginger over medium heat until soft, 5 minutes.
- Add rice and continue to saute until grains are coated.
- Add broth, apricots and chutney.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer slowly for 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Add nuts and serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.