Description
A flavorful and simple Mushroom Rice recipe that combines earthy mushrooms with fluffy white rice, seasoned with aromatic herbs. This vegetarian side dish is easy to make and pairs well with a variety of main courses.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice:
- 1 cup long grain white rice, rinsed
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
Mushroom Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Mushroom Rice: Heat oil or butter in a saucepan. Sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and mushrooms; cook until mushrooms brown. Add rice, broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer covered until rice is tender.
- Finish and Serve: Let the rice sit, covered, before fluffing with a fork. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added richness, use butter to sauté the mushrooms.
- Consider stirring in grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
- If using brown rice, adjust cooking time and liquid amount accordingly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
