1 cup sliced celery
1 cup chopped green onions with tops
2 Tablespoons butter
3 cups cooked rice
1 Tablespoon grated lemon rind
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Sauté celery and onions in butter until tender.
Add rice, lemon rind, and seasonings. Toss lightly.
Continue cooking over low heat, about 2 minutes, or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally.
For different flavors, you can add raisins, sliced almonds, toasted coconut, or crumbled bacon in place of the lemon rind.
Makes 6 servings
