Ingredients

• 1/2 cup celery
• 1/4 cup onion
• 1-1/2 cups fresh mushrooms
• 3 tablespoons unsalted margarine
• 1-1/4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon dried whole thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon Mrs. Dash^® original herb seasoning
• 10 tablespoons rice, uncooked

Preparation

1. Slice celery and chop onion. Thinly slice mushrooms.
2. Sauté celery and onion in 1-1/2 tablespoons margarine in a large skillet.
3. Stir in water, lemon zest, lemon juice, thyme, pepper and Mrs. Dash® herb seasoning. Bring to a boil.
4. Add rice, allow water to boil again then cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes until rice is tender.
5. Melt remaining 1-1/2 tablespoons of margarine in a small skillet. Sauté mushrooms until tender.
6. Spoon mushrooms into rice mixture and stir to combine. Serve hot and enjoy.

Helpful hints

• Lemon zest is the colored portion of the lemon skin. It contains the lemon oil and adds flavor when added to foods.
• To remove the zest, use a citrus zester, paring knife or vegetable peeler.