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Easy Mushroom Rice Recipe

Jyoti Behrani
Delicious Mushroom Rice Recipe: Enjoy the perfect blend of savory mushrooms and fluffy rice in this aromatic dish. A simple recipe for a satisfying meal!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 263 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Basmati rice
  • 1 ⅓ cup Broth
  • 8 oz Cremini or Button Mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • salt and pepper, to taste

For Garnish

  • 2-3 green onions, chopped

Instructions
 

PREP FOR MUSHROOM RICE PILAF

  • Using a fine mesh sieve, rinse the rice under cold running water for a couple of minutes or until the water runs clear. Drain the rice well.
  • Slice onions, peel, and mince garlic.
  • Using a damp paper towel, gently wipe the mushrooms, to remove any dirt. Trim the ends of the stem, and slice the mushrooms.
    Note: Do not slice the mushrooms too thin, they will disintegrate.

INSTANT POT MUSHROOM RICE PILAF

  • Turn ON saute (more), when it displays “HOT”, add oil. Add onions, garlic, bay leaf, saute for 30-60 seconds.
  • Add mushrooms, saute for 3-5 minutes, or until mushrooms cook down.
  • Add broth, deglaze the pot. Turn OFF saute. Add rice, salt and pepper, to taste. Mix gently. Close the Instant pot lid, vent sealed.
  • Turn ON MANUAL / PRESSURE COOK (high) for 6 minutes. Turn OFF “keep warm” setting. Let pressure release naturally, around 10 minutes.
  • Open the Instant Pot lid, add some chopped green onions. 
  • Mushroom Rice is ready to be served. Enjoy!!

STOVE TOP MUSHROOM RICE PILAF

  • Heat a heavy bottom pot or a dutch oven, add oil. Add onions, garlic, bay leaf, saute for 30-60 seconds.
  • Add mushrooms, saute for 3-5 minutes, or until mushrooms cook down.
  • Add broth, deglaze the pot. Add rice, salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Let mixture come to boil. Cover the pot with a lid, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 12-15 minutes, or until all the moisture is absorbed and the rice is cooked.
  • OPTIONAL: If the rice is still uncooked, add couple of tablespoons of water, and cook for few more minutes.
  • Turn OFF heat, let rice sit covered for 10 minutes. Add some chopped green onions. 
  • Mushroom Rice is ready to be served. Enjoy!!

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Notes

Please refer to the post for the following:
  1. Tips For Mushroom Rice Recipe
  2. Substitutions
  3. Variations
  4. FAQ

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Easy Mushroom Rice Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
263
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Sodium
 
322
mg
14
%
Potassium
 
373
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
44
g
15
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
229
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
 
4
mg
5
%
Calcium
 
38
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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