Wild Pineapple Rice

2 c. wild rice
1 stalk celery, finely diced
1/2 onion, finely diced
2 T. butter
1 T. oil
1 t. salt
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. pepper
3 c. pineapple juice
1 c. water

Saute wild rice, celery, and onion, salt, garlic, and pepper in butter and oil over MED HI heat. As rice begins to brown, stir constantly for three mins. Add liquids, cover, and when boiling resumes, take off heat. Allow to sit until rice has absorbed all the liquids and is fluffy with fork.
Delicious served with Brown Sugar Salmon and steamed or grilled vegetables.