Lemon Rice Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine
4 celery ribs, sliced
6 green onions, chopped
3 cups hot cooked rice
2 tablespoons lemon rind (zest)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish
additional green onion, chopped

Preparation

Melt butter in a large skillet; add celery and the green onions, saute until the celery is tender. Stir in the cooked rice, lemon rind, salt, and pepper; cook over low heat, about 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with optional additional green onions.