TURKEY WITH APRICOTS And CHILES

Servings: 6
Ingredients:

1 1/2 c  Uncooked long-grain white
-rice
2 ts Nondiet tub-style canola
-margarine or corn oil
-margarine
1 c  Chopped onion
2    Garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 c  Defatted chicken broth,
-divided
1 ts Ground cumin
1/4 ts Ground coriander
1/4 ts Ground allspice
10    Dried apricots, quartered
1 tb Chopped canned green chiles
1 c  Chopped fresh tomato
1 lb Cooked turkey breast meat,
-cut into bite-sized pieces
Apricots sliced into strips
-for garnish, if desired

Cook rice according to package directions.

Combine margarine, onion, garlic, and 2 tablespoons broth in Dutch oven or
similar large pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until onion
is soft, 5 or 6 minutes. If liquid begins to evaporate, add a bit more
broth.

Stir in cumin, coriander and allspice. Add remaining broth, apricots,
chiles and tomato. Stir to mix well. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 10
minutes, or until flavors are well-blended. Stir in turkey and cook an
additional 5 minutes.

Serve over rice, garnished with apricot strips, if desired.

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