Description
A comforting mushroom rice dish that brings warmth and nostalgia to any meal with a harmonious blend of earthy mushrooms, aromatic onions, and savory broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 8 ounces (225 g) fresh mushrooms, sliced (white button or cremini)
- 1 cup (200 g) long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups (480 ml) low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté for 5–6 minutes until they release their moisture and begin to brown.
- Stir in the rice and cook for 1–2 minutes, letting it absorb some of the butter and flavors.
- Pour in the broth, then season with salt, pepper, and thyme if using. Stir well and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 15–18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Adjust seasoning to your taste and add proteins like cooked chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mushroom rice, comfort food, easy recipe, vegetarian dish, family meal