Description
This Mushroom Rice recipe combines earthy mushrooms with aromatic herbs for a comforting dish. It’s easy to prepare and perfect as a side or main course.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons Butter (or Olive oil)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 8 ounces (225 g) fresh mushrooms, sliced (white mushrooms or cremini)
- 1 cup (200 g) long-grain rice, washed and drained
- 2 cups (480 ml) low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent, being careful not to let it brown.
- Add 3 chopped garlic cloves to the pot and sauté for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add 225 g of sliced mushrooms to the pot and sauté for 5-6 minutes until they release their liquid and start to brown, stirring occasionally for even cooking.
- Stir in 200 g of long-grain rice and sauté for 1-2 minutes until the rice becomes slightly translucent and absorbs the flavors, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Pour in 480 ml of broth and season with ½ teaspoon of salt, ¼ teaspoon of black pepper, and optionally ¼ teaspoon of dried thyme. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, and let it simmer for 15-18 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Avoid opening the lid frequently to retain steam.
- Remove the pot from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes without removing the lid. Then fluff with a fork and garnish with 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Avoid overcooking the rice to prevent it from becoming mushy. A heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid ensures even heat distribution. For more flavor, you can use homemade broth or add a splash of soy sauce. The proper liquid-to-rice ratio is crucial; for long-grain rice, a 2:1 ratio (liquid to rice) is ideal. For a vegetarian version, replace chicken broth with vegetable broth and add more vegetables like peas or carrots for extra texture and flavor.