Patchwork Rice Pilaf

• 4 celery ribs, chopped
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 4 medium carrots, chopped
• 1 large green pepper, chopped
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 2 medium tart red apples, chopped
• 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 2 packages (6.2 ounces each) fast-cooking long grain and wild rice mix
• 2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed chicken broth, undiluted
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds

1. In a large skillet or saucepan, saute the celery, onions, carrots and green pepper in butter until crisp-tender. Add the apples and mushrooms; saute for 2 minutes. Stir in the rice, contents of seasoning packets, broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer according to rice package directions or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with almonds.

celery, onions, carrots, green pepper, butter, tart red apples, mushrooms, chicken broth, water, almonds

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/patchwork-rice-pilaf/ (may not work)