Orange pilaf

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6eachesServings
¼cupButter
½cupChopped celery
¼cupChopped green onions
1cupLong-grain raw rice
1cupOrange juice
1teaspoonSalt
1eachOrange, peeled and cut into small pieces
¼cupSlivered almonds

Directions

In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, cook celery and green onions in butter until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the rice and brown lightly, stirring frequently, for another 4 to 5 minutes.

Add orange juice, salt and 1 cup water, heat to boiling. Cover and reduce heat, simmering the rice for 25 minutes until it is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Gently stir in the orange pieces and almonds.

Colorado Cache Cookbook (1978) From the collection of Jim Vorheis