Brown Rice Pilaf with Sage, Walnuts, and Dried Fruit

2 sprays of canola cooking spray
1 onion (medium
chopped)
1 celery stalk (small
ends trimmed and chopped)
2 cups rice (brown
uncooked)
2 1/2 cups water
2 cups vegetable broth (fat-free
reduced sodium)
1/4 cup raisins (dark)
1/4 cup apricots (dried
chopped)
walnuts (1/4 cup
chopped
optional)
1 teaspoon sage (dried)
2 teaspoons sage (fresh
chopped)
salt (to taste
optional)
black pepper (to taste
optional)

Wash hands with soap and water.
Spray the large skillet with canola cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium heat.
Sauté onion and celery until tender, about 5 minutes. Add brown rice and sauté for 5 minutes.
Add water, broth, raisins, and apricots; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 50 minutes.
Stir in walnuts if desired, sage, salt and pepper.
Transfer to serving dish. Garnish with fresh sage and serve immediately.

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