Fruit And Nut Rice Casserole - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (5 oz.) pkg. brown and wild rice with mushrooms
2 1/4 c. chicken broth
2 Tbsp. butter, divided
1/4 c. cashews
1/2 c. celery, sliced
1/2 c. carrots, shredded
1 (8 oz.) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1/2 c. golden raisins

Preparation

Prepare rice according to package directions (substitute chicken broth for water and omit butter).
Preheat oven to 350\u00b0. In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add cashews; cook for 2 minutes.
Remove from skillet.
Add celery and carrots; saute for 5 minutes in remaining butter.
Remove from heat.
Stir in rice, cashews and remaining ingredients.
Spoon into a greased 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
Loosely cover with foil. Bake for 30 minutes in preheated oven.
Makes 6 servings.