Description
Garlic Mushroom Rice Pilaf is a savory and comforting side dish combining fragrant garlic, earthy mushrooms, and fluffy long-grain rice. Easy to prepare and versatile, it pairs wonderfully with a variety of main courses and is perfect for meal prep or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 3–4 fresh garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 8 oz button or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Finely chop the onion and garlic, and slice the mushrooms evenly to ensure uniform cooking. Rinse the rice briefly under cold water to remove excess starch and keep the grains separate after cooking.
- Sauté the aromatics and mushrooms: Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until fragrant and translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and sauté until they release their moisture and turn golden brown.
- Toast the rice: Add the rinsed rice to the pan with mushrooms and stir well to coat the grains in the buttery mixture. Toast the rice for 2-3 minutes while stirring constantly to bring out its nutty notes and enhance texture.
- Add broth and simmer: Pour in the vegetable or chicken broth along with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid absorbed.
- Fluff and garnish: After cooking, gently fluff the pilaf with a fork to separate the grains. Stir in fresh chopped parsley before serving for color and fresh herbal aroma.
Notes
- Use homemade broth for added depth and richer flavor.
- Toasting the rice before cooking locks in flavor and prevents clumping.
- Pat mushrooms dry before cooking to avoid sogginess and help them brown.
- Keep the lid on while simmering to ensure even cooking and perfect texture.
- Add fresh herbs like parsley just before serving to retain bright flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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