*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.