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Orange Rice with Mushroom

cooking

1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice

2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 red onion, diced

2 stalks celery, cut into 1/2 inch slices

8 ounces button mushrooms, stems removed and cut into 1/2

inch pieces

½ cup scallions

Zest and juice of 1 orange

1 teaspoon course salt

¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

 

Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add rice and simmer until tender, 20-25 minutes. Drain. Set aside.

Meanwhile, prepare vegetables. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and celery. Cook until softened, about 10 minutes.

Add mushrooms, cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in cooked rice, scallions, zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper.

Serve immediately.

 

 

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