Orange Rice Pilaf

Name: Orange Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4-6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 cup diced celery; 3 tablespoons chopped onion; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons orange juice; 1-1/3 cups water; 1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice

This is a delicious and different way to prepare rice. I usually make this recipe whenever I have guests. It makes a fabulous side dish served with just about any entree.

Ingredients

1 cup diced celery
3 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons orange juice
1-1/3 cups water
1-1/2 cups uncooked instant rice

Directions

In a 3-qt. saucepan, saute celery, onion and orange zest in butter until tender but not brown. Add salt. Combine orange juice and water; add to celery mixture. Bring to a boil. Stir in the rice. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.