Herbed Rice Pilaf

• 1 cup long-grain rice, uncooked
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 3/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup butter
• margarine
• 2-1/2 cup water
• 1 pkg. dry chicken noodle soup mix
• 2 tbsp. fresh parsley
• 1/2 tsp. thyme
• 1/4 tsp. rubbed sage
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 tbsp. pimiento (optional)

1. In a large skillet, cook the rice, celery and onion in butter, stirring constantly, until rice is browned.
2. Stir in the next six ingredients; bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Stir inthe pimientos if desired.
5. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.

longgrain rice, celery, onion, butter, margarine, water, fresh parsley, thyme, sage, pepper, pimiento

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/3171 (may not work)