Orange Herb Rice

I love rice, and I'm always on the lookout for different ways to make it. Here's one that's a good companion to tropical recipes or grilled chicken or seafood.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  chopped onions
• 2  tablespoons butter, melted
• 2  cups water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  grated  orange rind
• 1⁄2 cup  orange juice, freshly squeezed
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon marjoram
• 1⁄8 teaspoon thyme
• 1  cup  uncooked long-grain rice

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender.
2. Add all remaining ingredients except rice and bring to a boil.
3. Add rice and stir well.
4. Cover and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.