Description
Mushroom Rice is a delightful blend of fragrant herbs and fresh mushrooms, creating a comforting dish that’s perfect as a side or main course. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice (basmati or jasmine)
- 2 cups fresh cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- Fresh parsley or thyme, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Wash and slice mushrooms, dice onion, and mince garlic.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat butter or olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook mushrooms: Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet and sauté until softened, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Add rice and broth: Stir in rice until coated with juices. Pour in vegetable broth; bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Simmer: Cover and let simmer for 15-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Finish: Fluff with a fork, then stir in chopped herbs along with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Use fresh mushrooms for optimal flavor.
- Toast the rice before adding liquid for enhanced nuttiness.
- Customize with additional herbs like rosemary or vegetables such as spinach.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg