Description
An easy and delightful one-pot meal combining long-grain white rice with mushrooms, onions, and garlic, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the long grain white rice under cold water and set aside to drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onion for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, then add sliced mushrooms and sauté for 5-6 minutes.
- Sprinkle in dried thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper, then stir in the rinsed rice and toast for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and optional soy sauce, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes.
- After cooking, let the skillet sit covered for an additional 5 minutes, then fluff rice with a fork and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, use high-quality vegetable broth; experiment with adding vegetables or proteins to customize the dish further.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mushroom rice, one-pot meal, vegetarian recipe, easy dinner, comfort food