Cranberry Apple Pecan Nature's Blend Pilaf

Directions

Bring the chicken stock, apple juice, Dijon, 1 tablespoon butter, salt, pepper, dried thyme, oregano, parsley and bay leaf to a boil in a large Dutch oven or pot. Add rice, cover, and reduce heat to low and simmer 45-60 minutes or until rice is tender and almost all of the liquid has been absorbed, checking rice for doneness at 45 minutes. Once cooked, drain RFF Nature's Blend rice and leave in fine hole strainer. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in the now empty pot over medium heat. Increase heat to medium high and add onions and apples and sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until onions and apples are tender. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds more. Add RFF Nature's Blend rice back to the pot along with cranberries, pecans, and apple cider vinegar. Toss to evenly combine. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Garnish as desired. Top with parsley if desired.