Orange Rice

Title: ORANGE RICE

Categories: Rice

Yield: 4 servings

3 tb Butter

2/3 c Diced celery, with leaves

2 tb Chopped onion

1 1/2 c Water

1 c Fresh orange juice

1 1/4 ts Salt

1/4 ts Thyme

1 c Uncooked rice

Grated rind of 1 orange

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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