Description
Comforting Mediterranean savory mushroom and herb rice delights palates with earthy flavors and aromatic herbs. Hearty grains mingle with sautéed mushrooms, creating a simple yet satisfying side dish you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1.5 cups (270 g) uncooked long grain rice
- 2.5 cups (590 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) butter
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp fresh ground pepper
- 0.25 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Aromatic Foundation: Melt butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, creating a flavorful base for the dish.
- Mushroom Caramelization: Sauté garlic briefly, then add mushrooms and cook for 8 minutes, developing rich golden-brown surfaces through frequent stirring.
- Mushroom Preservation: Transfer caramelized mushrooms to a covered plate, maintaining their warmth and integrity.
- Onion Preparation: In the same skillet, sauté onions until translucent, then quickly add remaining garlic to prevent burning.
- Rice Toasting: Introduce rice with thyme, salt, and black pepper, toasting for 30 seconds to intensify its nutty essence.
- Liquid Integration: Deglaze the skillet with broth, scraping up concentrated flavor deposits from the pan’s bottom.
- Simmering Process: Reduce heat, cover, and allow rice to cook for 15-17 minutes until liquid is fully absorbed and grains are tender.
- Final Composition: Gently fold caramelized mushrooms and green onions into the rice, creating a harmonious flavor profile.
- Resting Stage: Cover and let rice rest for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and develop depth.
- Serving Preparation: Fluff rice with a fork to separate grains and create a light, airy texture before presenting the dish.
Notes
- Mushroom Prep Power: Slice mushrooms uniformly to ensure even caramelization and consistent golden-brown surfaces.
- Garlic Guardian: Brief sautéing prevents burning and releases maximum aromatic flavors without bitter undertones.
- Heat Management Trick: Low heat during rice cooking guarantees perfectly tender grains without scorching or sticking.
- Resting Ritual: Allowing rice to rest after cooking helps flavors meld and creates a more cohesive, delicious final dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 248 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg