Quick Brown Rice and Mushroom Pilaf
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Quick Brown Rice and Mushroom Pilaf, a hearty and flavorful spin on a classic side dish. Made with wholesome brown rice, earthy button mushrooms, and fragrant herbs like thyme and parsley, this easy recipe brings a comforting depth of flavor to your table in just 40 minutes. Sautéed onions and garlic infuse a savory base, while the rice cooks to tender perfection in a rich vegetable or chicken broth. Ideal as a side for grilled meats or a plant-based main, this one-pot dish is as versatile as it is satisfying. Perfect for busy evenings, this highly nutritious pilaf is a must-try for anyone looking to enjoy a quick yet wholesome meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the brown rice under cold running water for a minute to remove excess starch. Set aside to drain.
Step 2
Heat the butter or olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Step 3
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Step 4
Stir in the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Cook for an additional 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender and any released liquid has evaporated.
Step 5
Add the drained brown rice to the saucepan and stir well to coat the grains in the butter and mushroom mixture.
Step 6
Pour in the vegetable broth or chicken broth. Stir in the dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
Step 7
Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid and let it simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
Step 8
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the rice to fully absorb the flavors.
Step 9
Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1062.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 556.9 |
| Total Fat 25.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 14.8g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 62mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2295.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 71.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.3g | |
| Protein 15.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 40.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 111.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1321.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories