Black and Brown Rice Stuffing with Walnuts and Pears - from DreamsofBhutan.com

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups black rice, like Forbidden Rice or Lundberg Black Japonica
• 1/2 cup brown rice
• 1 quart water, chicken stock or vegetable stock
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small or medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup diced celery
• 2 garlic cloves, minced (optional)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 ripe but firm pears, peeled, cored and cut in 1/2-inch dice
• 1/2 cup lightly toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup red lentils, soaked in cold water to cover for 2 or 3 hours and drained, or 1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional)
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped sage
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, roughly chopped