Description
Mushroom Rice is a comforting, savory dish that combines perfectly cooked rice with tender, sautéed mushrooms and aromatic herbs. This versatile recipe is easy to prepare and ideal for any meal.
Ingredients
- Long-grain rice
- Fresh mushrooms (cremini or shiitake)
- Onion
- Garlic
- Vegetable broth
- Olive oil or butter
- Fresh herbs (parsley or thyme)
- Salt & pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté chopped onions until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms; cook until mushrooms are golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in long-grain rice and lightly toast for 2 minutes.
- Gradually pour in vegetable broth, season with salt and pepper, and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat; let sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For creaminess, mix in cream cheese or sour cream at the end. Swap long-grain rice for brown rice or quinoa for added nutrition. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently with a splash of broth.