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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Rinse the brown rice under cold running water for a minute to remove excess starch. Set aside to drain.
Heat the butter or olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
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.
Add the drained brown rice to the saucepan and stir well to coat the grains in the butter and mushroom mixture.
Pour in the vegetable broth or chicken broth. Stir in the dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
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.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the rice to fully absorb the flavors.
Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
557 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 25.9 g | 33% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.8 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 2295 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.3 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.3 g | ||
| Protein | 15.5 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 111 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1321 mg | 28% | |
*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.
