Orange Rice

Recipes Ingredients:

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

Recipe Instructions:

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.