Mushroom Rice Pilaf (a one-pot meal)
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Mushroom Rice Pilaf (a one-pot meal)
Description
Mushroom Rice Pilaf is prepared by first sautéing onions and mushrooms in olive oil and butter until softened and golden, allowing the mushrooms to release moisture and develop flavor. Pressed garlic is then added briefly before white wine is introduced and reduced, bringing brightness and depth. Long grain rice is stirred in to coat with the flavors prior to adding chicken broth, additional butter, salt, and pepper.
The pot is brought to a boil and then simmered covered until the rice is cooked through and has absorbed all the liquid, resulting in fluffy grains combined with tender mushroom pieces. The gradual cooking of rice in the broth layers each bite with savory mushroom aroma and balanced seasoning.
The pilaf is served garnished with fresh herbs such as dill or parsley, which add subtle herbal freshness. This one-pot meal is hearty on its own or can accompany proteins like chicken or fish.
Ingredients
- 1 onion about 2 1/2 cups, finely chopped, large or 2 medium
- 1 lb white button mushrooms sliced
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 Tbsp butter divided, unsalted
- 2 garlic minced or pressed, cloves
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 2 cup long grain rice such as basmati
- 4 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- Pinch black pepper
- 2 Tbsp dill optional, fresh for garnish
Instructions
- Using a dutch oven or heavy bottom pot with tight fitting lid, over medium/high heat, add 2 Tbsp olive oil and 2 Tbsp butter. Add onions and sauté until translucent (5 min) then add sliced mushrooms and cook until liquid has evaporated and mushrooms are lightly golden (8-10 min). Add in 2 pressed garlic cloves and stir (1 min).
- Add 1/2 cup white wine and cook until mostly evaporated (2-3 min). Stir in the rice then add 4 cups broth, 2 Tbsp butter, 1 tsp salt and a pinch of black pepper.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until rice is fully cooked through and liquid absorbed (15-18 min). Give the rice a quick stir and serve garnished with dill or parsley.
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