Description
Mushroom Rice is a savory, comforting dish featuring fluffy rice and earthy mushrooms, perfect for any meal. This simple recipe is sure to impress at dinner or gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup long-grain rice (jasmine or basmati)
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms (cremini or shiitake)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Fresh herbs (thyme or parsley)
- Soy sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Gather and chop the onions, garlic, and slice the mushrooms.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Sauté onions and garlic until soft (3-4 minutes).
- Add sliced mushrooms, cooking until golden brown and moisture is released (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in rice and toast for 2 minutes. Pour in vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer until rice absorbs liquid (15-20 minutes). Fluff with a fork, mix in herbs and soy sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For richer flavor, use a mix of wild and white mushrooms. Let the rice rest after cooking for better texture. A splash of lemon juice before serving brightens the dish.