Quick Brown Rice with Onions and Mushrooms

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Quick Brown Rice with Onions and Mushrooms, a hearty and wholesome dish that's both simple and satisfying. Perfectly tender brown rice is paired with caramelized onions, savory garlic, and earthy cremini mushrooms, all brought together with a splash of soy sauce for a rich, umami-packed flavor. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy schedules, offering a nutritious, plant-based option that's ideal as a main course or a flavorful side dish. Garnished with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish, this one-pot wonder is a delicious way to transform pantry staples into a restaurant-worthy meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown rice
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1.5 cups, sliced cremini mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Begin by rinsing the brown rice under cold water to remove excess starch.

Step 2

In a medium pot, combine the rinsed brown rice and water. Bring to a boil over high heat.

Step 3

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the water is fully absorbed.

Step 4

While the rice cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 5

Add the diced yellow onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until it becomes translucent.

Step 6

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 7

Add the sliced cremini mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender and golden.

Step 8

Stir in the soy sauce, salt, and black pepper, ensuring the mushrooms and onions are evenly coated.

Step 9

Once the brown rice is finished cooking, fluff it with a fork and add it to the skillet with the onion and mushroom mixture.

Step 10

Toss everything together until well combined and evenly heated, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 11

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1151.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	606.2

Total Fat 31.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1805.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 69.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.1g	0%
Total Sugars 11.7g
Protein 16.0g	0%

Vitamin D 21IU	0%
Calcium 154.9mg	0%
Iron 3.5mg	0%
Potassium 1742.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.0%

Protein: 10.3%

Carbs: 44.7%