Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      tablespoons   onion -- minced
     2/3  cup           celery -- chopped
   3      tablespoons   margarine -- melted
   1      cup           rice -- regular, uncooked
   2      tablespoons   orange rind -- grated
   1      cup           orange juice
   1 1/2  cups          water
   1 1/4  teaspoons     salt
     1/8  teaspoon      thyme

Preparation:

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.