Easy Mushroom Rice
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Easy Mushroom Rice
Description
This recipe begins by sautéing sliced cremini mushrooms in butter until they develop caramelized edges, enriching their natural earthy flavor. After removing the mushrooms, diced onions are cooked with salt, black pepper, thyme, and additional butter until golden brown, establishing a flavorful base.
Minced garlic and the sautéed mushrooms return to the pot for a brief cook before adding raw rice and broth. The rice simmers covered over low heat until fully tender, absorbing the broth's flavor and the savory mushroom and herb notes.
After cooking, the rice rests covered to allow flavors to meld and the texture to set before serving. The finished dish has a tender grain with a slightly creamy texture enriched by the butter and aromatic mushrooms, ideal alongside meats or as a vegetarian accompaniment.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter , divided
- 1 pound cremini mushroom sliced
- 1 yellow onion , diced
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme or 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, dried
- 2 cups rice
- 4 cups vegetable broth or beef broth
Instructions
- In a heavy bottomed pot add 2 tablespoons of butter and the mushrooms.
- Cook on medium high for 3-5 minutes or until they start to caramelize.
- Stir and cook an additional 3 minutes.
- Remove the mushrooms.
- Add in the onions, salt, pepper and thyme along with the last tablespoon of butter and cook on medium for 3-5 minutes or until they start to turn golden brown.
- Add in the garlic and mushrooms, then stir and cook for 1 minute.
- Add in the rice and broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to low heat and cook covered for 18-20 minutes.
- Leave covered for an additional 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 234 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 234kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 636mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 392mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 130IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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