PUMPKIN~ RICE & APRICOTS

• 3 tb Oil
• 1 md Onion, finely chopped
• 6 c Pumpkin*, cubed
• 3 /4 c Dried apricots, chopped
• 1 ts Salt
• 3 /4 c Water
• 1 c Cooked rice

*Or can substitute butternut or buttercup squash or sweet potatoes.

Heat oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook & stir

occasionally, until it begins to brown. Add pumpkin pieces to skillet

as you prepare it. Stir to coat. Chop apricots and add to skillet

along with salt and 3/4 cup water. Cover and simmer the mixture 15

minutes. Add cooked rice and cook 10 minutes more, or until pumpkin

is tender. Stir often as it cooks.