Orange Rice

This is a yummy favorite sidedish. Great with pork, fish and even pot roast! I usually make half the recipe for our family of 2 adults & 2 kids.

2 cups diced celery with leaves
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 cups water
1 tsp salt
1 T. grated orange rind (no biggie if you don't have)
1 cup orange juice
1 1/2 cups uncooked long-grain rice

Saute celery and onion in butter in large sauce pan over medium heat 5 minutes or until tender. Add water, salt, orange rind and orange juice. Bring to boil. Add rice; cover; reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Yields 6 cups.