Autumn Wild Rice ** (GF)

2 (6oz) pkgs long grain and wild rice mix
1med green apple, unpeeled and diced
1 green onion, minced
1/4c cranberries or golden raisins (I use both.)
1/4c fresh parsley, minced
1/4c sliced almonds, toasted

Sauce:
2-3 T butter, melted
2tsp poppy seeds
1tsp grated lemon rind
1/2tsp cinnamon
1T apple juice

1-Cook rice according to directions. In a large serving bowl combine all of the top ingredients. Add the cooked rice and stir well.

2-In a small bowl combine butter and the rest of those ingredients. Pour into rice mix RIGHT before serving.