Mushroom Rice
Mushroom Rice is a simple and delicious side dish that goes with just about any meal. Ready in about 30 minutes, this hearty and flavorful rice is sure to please even the picky eaters.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 179kcal
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter divided
- 2 medium onions diced
- 2 large garlic cloves minced
- 8 ounces baby portobello mushrooms washed and sliced
- 3 cups water
- 1 tablespoon chicken base
- 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup diced toasted pecans optional
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
Instructions
- Chop the onions, slice the mushrooms and dice the pecans.
- Add 2 tablespoons of butter to a large skillet and place over medium heat. Stir in onions and garlic and cook, stirring often until onions are caramelized.
- Add water to a pan with chicken base, whisk together until chicken base is dissolved. Add the rice.
- Stir in sautéed onions, salt and pepper.
- Place the pan of rice over medium- high heat and bring to a boil. Cover and lower to simmer, cook 13- 15 minutes, until water is absorbed.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the skillet and cook the sliced mushrooms over medium heat, stirring often until golden brown.
- Remove rice from the heat.
- Add chopped herbs, pecans and the mushrooms.
- Stir until combined and serve immediately.
Notes
Vegetarian: Use vegetable base in place of the chicken base or use plain water to cook the rice.
Additions: Any vegetables can be sautéed with the onions including carrots, zucchini, snow peas or greens.
Nuts: The toasted pecans are optional but add a nice crunch. Walnuts are also a great addition. Just skip the nuts if you have allergies or aren't a fan.
Herbs: Fresh herbs add brightness to the rice, rosemary also pairs well with mushrooms. Use dried herbs if that is what you have on hand.
Storage: Store leftover mushroom rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 4 days.
Reheat: Place rice in a pan with about 1 tablespoon of water and cook over medium heat, stirring often until heated through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 177mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g