Mmm Pecans

Pecan Rice
*I found this recipe when I was looking for a new side dish to have at Thanksgiving. Now my Nana requests it every year. And it goes great with lentil loaf!

1 c. uncooked rice
1 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. water
1 Tbsp. margarine

- Place in large dish, cover, and microwave for 20-25 mins. Let stand, covered, for 5 mins.
- In seperate dish, combine:

1/4 c. margarine
2/3 c. chopped pecans
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/4 c. chopped green onion (or regular onion)
2 Tbsp. minced parsley (or 1 Tbsp. dried parsley)
1 Tbsp. brown sugar

- Microwave on high for 1-2 mins or until veggies are tender-crisp.
- Pour it into your rice, stir and serve.