Lemon Rice

lemon rice


 * 1 Cup Sliced celery
 * 1 Small Onion, Chopped
 * 1/4 Cup Plus 2 T. butter or margarine, Melted And Divided
 * 2 1/2 Cups water
 * 2 T. Grated lemon Rind
 * 1/4 Cup lemon juice
 * 1/4 T. Dried Whole thyme
 * 1 T. salt
 * 1/8 T. pepper
 * 1 1/4 Cups Uncooked Long grain rice
 * 3/4 Lb. Fresh Mushrooms, Thinly Sliced

Saut? Sliced celery And Chopped Onion in 3 T. Melted butter in a Large Skillet. Stir in water, lemon Rind, lemon juice, thyme, salt And pepper. Bring Mixture to a Boil. Add rice; Cover, Reduce Heat And Simmer 20 Minutes or Until rice is Tender And Liquid is Absorbed. Saut? Mushrooms in Remaining 3 T. butter in a Small Skillet Until Tender. Drain. Add Mushrooms to rice Mixture; Stir Well. Makes 10 Servings.

Source: Con Mucho Gusto, The Desert Club of Mesa, Az

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