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.