Creamy mushroom rice
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4.6
Creamy mushroom rice
Description
The recipe starts by browning a mix of cremini or similar mushrooms in butter to develop a savory base. Onions and crushed garlic are sautéed until soft, then long grain rice and stock are added to cook gently with the lid slightly ajar so the rice absorbs liquid and firms up. Salt and pepper season the cooking rice.
Once tender, sour cream is gently folded in to enrich the texture and add creaminess, then cooked mushrooms are returned to the pan. The final resting step with the lid on allows steam to meld flavors and soften the rice further. The finished dish combines tender, flavorful rice with earthy mushrooms and a mellow creamy finish.
Finishing with chopped spring onions adds mild sharpness and color contrast. This dish works well served as a side or a simple vegetarian main with a fresh salad or roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
- 500 g (1lb) mushrooms sliced (I used Cremini/Portabellini mushrooms)
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 3 garlic crushed, cloves
- 2 cups long grain rice
- 4 cups stock or broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- spring onions or green onions, for serving
Instructions
- Brown mushrooms in a tablespoon of butter in a large, deep skillet or pan.
- Remove and set aside.
- Add the onion and allow to cook until soft then add the garlic.
- Add the rice and stock then season with salt and pepper.
- Allow the rice to cook with the lid ajar until fully cooked. Stir in the sour cream and mushrooms then remove from the heat, cover with a lid and allow to steam for 5 minutes.
- Serve with green/ spring onions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 447mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 669mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 23IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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