Mushroom Rice Recipe
A comforting and flavorful Mushroom Rice recipe featuring sautéed mushrooms and onions cooked with long-grain white rice in a savory broth, perfect as a side dish or a light main course.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 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 Aromatics: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until soft and translucent. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan and sauté for 5–6 minutes until they release their moisture and begin to brown.
- Toast the Rice: Stir in the rice and cook for 1–2 minutes, allowing it to absorb some of the butter and flavors from the pan.
- Add Liquid & Seasoning: Pour in the broth, then season with salt, pepper, and thyme if using. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Simmer: 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 has been absorbed.
- Rest & Fluff: Remove the pan from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice gently with a fork and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Adjust salt to taste, especially if using salted broth.
- You can substitute butter with olive oil for a dairy-free option.
- Fresh thyme can be used instead of dried for a more vibrant flavor; add along with the liquid.
- Rinsing the rice before cooking removes excess starch for fluffier rice.
- This recipe can be doubled easily by using a larger pot and adjusting cooking time as needed.
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