Orange Rice

Categories: rice

Servings: 4

      3 tb Butter                          1 1/4 ts Salt
    2/3 c  Diced celery, with leaves         1/4 ts Thyme
      2 tb Chopped onion                       1 c  Uncooked rice
  1 1/2 c  Water                                    Grated rind of 1 orange
      1 c  Fresh orange juice             

Contributed to the echo by: Janice Norman A wonderful sidedish for baked ham. Orange Rice Melt butter in a heavy saucepan. Add celery and onions, and cook until onion is soft and golden. Add water, orange juice, rind, salt and thyme. Bring to a boil. Add rice slowly, stirring constantly. Cover; reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes or until rice is tender.

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