Herbed Apple and Wild Rice Dressing

½ cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup each white & wild rice, rinsed & drained
4 cups hot water
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon each thyme and oregano, crushed
¼ teaspoon pepper
3 cups (about 1 lb.) cored and chopped Golden Delicious apples
½ cup chopped Pecans
¼ cup chopped parsley

Sauté onion in oil until tender. Add white and wild rice; cook and stir until coated with oil. Add water, salt, thyme, oregano and pepper; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Add apples, nuts and parsley. Bake in 3-quart covered baking dish at 375°, 15-30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and wild rice is tender. Makes 8 to 9 cups.