Orange Pilaf

This is great served hot with lamb, poultry or game birds.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped celery
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped green onion
• 1  cup  raw long-grain rice
• 1  cup  orange juice
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  orange, peeled and cut into small pieces
• 1⁄4 cup  slivered almonds

Directions

1. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, cook celery and green onions in butter until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes.
2. Add the rice and brown lightly, stirring frequently, for another 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Add orange juice, salt and 1 cup water, heat to boiling.
4. Cover and reduce heat, simmering the rice for 25 minutes until it is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
5. Gently stir in the orange pieces and almonds.