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     Title: FESTIVE ORANGE RICE
Categories: Diabetic, Side dish, Rice, Vegetables, Fruits
     Yield: 6 servings

     2 tb Onion; minced
   2/3 c  Celery; chopped
     3 tb Margarine; melted
     1 c  Rice, regular; uncooked
     2 tb Orange rind; grated
     1 c  Orange juice
 1 1/2 c  Water
 1 1/4 ts Salt
   1/8 ts Thyme

 Saute onion and celery in margarine in saucepan until
 tender.  Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
 Lower heat; cover and simmer about 20 minutes or until
 rice is tender.  Remove from heat; toss lightly with a
 fork.  Replace cover and let rice stand until dry,
 about 5 to 10 minutes.

 SOURCE: Southern Living Magazine, April, 1974. Typed
 for you by Nancy Coleman.

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