1/3 c. butter
1 c. celery, sliced
1 sm. onion, chopped
1 - 2 c. fresh mushrooms, sliced (optional)
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/4 c. lemon juice
1 1/3 c. water
1 3/4 c. precooked rice

Heat butter in frying pan. Add celery, onion, and mushrooms, if you wish. Saute for 5 minutes. Add thyme, salt, pepper, lemon peel, lemon juice and water. Bring to a boil. Add rice and cover. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Toss and serve.