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.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Begin by rinsing the brown rice under cold water to remove excess starch.
In a medium pot, combine the rinsed brown rice and water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
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.
While the rice cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced yellow onion to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until it becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the sliced cremini mushrooms to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender and golden.
Stir in the soy sauce, salt, and black pepper, ensuring the mushrooms and onions are evenly coated.
Once the brown rice is finished cooking, fluff it with a fork and add it to the skillet with the onion and mushroom mixture.
Toss everything together until well combined and evenly heated, about 2-3 minutes.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
606 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.1 g | 40% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1806 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.6 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.1 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.7 g | ||
| Protein | 16.0 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 155 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1742 mg | 37% | |
*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.
