Orange rice

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3tablespoonsButter
cupDiced celery, with leaves
2tablespoonsChopped onion
cupWater
1cupFresh orange juice
teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonThyme
1cupUncooked rice
Grated rind of 1 orange

Directions

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.