Wild Rice with Mushrooms

Transform your weeknight dinner into a gourmet experience with this hearty Wild Rice with Mushrooms recipe! Featuring tender wild rice simmered in vegetable broth and paired with sautéed cremini and shiitake mushrooms, this dish is bursting with rich, earthy flavors. The addition of garlic, fresh thyme, and a touch of butter creates a savory aroma that’s impossible to resist, while a sprinkle of chopped parsley adds the perfect finishing touch. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is both elegant and wholesome, ideal for vegetarians or anyone seeking a comforting yet nutritious meal. Serve it as a standout side dish or as the main attraction—it's the perfect blend of simplicity and sophistication. Keywords: wild rice, mushrooms, vegetarian recipe, easy dinner, earthy flavors, healthy side dish.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup wild rice
• 2.5 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 8 ounces cremini mushrooms
• 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms
• 3 units garlic cloves, minced
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the wild rice under cold running water and drain well.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Add the rinsed wild rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 40-45 minutes or until tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.

Step 3

While the rice is cooking, clean and slice the cremini and shiitake mushrooms into thin pieces.

Step 4

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted.

Step 5

Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet and sauté for 6-8 minutes, or until the mushrooms have released their liquid and are golden brown.

Step 6

Stir in the minced garlic and fresh thyme leaves and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.

Step 7

Season the mushroom mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 8

Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and transfer it to the skillet with the mushrooms.

Step 9

Gently toss the wild rice and mushroom mixture until well combined.

Step 10

Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1151.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1255.8

Total Fat 48.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.8g
Cholesterol 32.9mg	0%
Sodium 3878.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 180.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.7g	0%
Total Sugars 16.2g
Protein 42.8g	0%

Vitamin D 38.5IU	0%
Calcium 170.0mg	0%
Iron 7.7mg	0%
Potassium 3018.1mg	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: 32.7%

Protein: 12.9%

Carbs: 54.4%