Cherry Rice Pilaf

Makes 8 servings.

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped Onion
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup dried cherries
• 1/2 cup California walnuts, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme*
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram*
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 3 cups cooked rice

Procedures

1. Cook Onion, celery, cherries, walnuts, thyme, marjoram and pepper in butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat 10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
2. Add rice; cook until thoroughly heated.