Orange Raisin Rice

A delightful orange rice pilaf with celery, raisins and a hint of honey.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 cup sliced celery
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/2 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons honey
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup raisins

Cooking Directions:

1. Cook celery in butter until tender. Add water, orange peel and juice, salt and honey; heat to boiling. Add rice and raisins. Stir. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Makes 6 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of USA Rice Federation.