Rice La Frances
Elevate your next meal with Rice La Frances, a luxuriously creamy rice dish that blends French-inspired flavors with classic comfort. This recipe features tender Arborio rice simmered to perfection in a blend of rich vegetable stock and dry white wine, creating a risotto-like base that’s irresistibly creamy. Sautéed cremini mushrooms, fragrant shallots, and garlic add layers of depth, while heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and a touch of fresh thyme enhance its decadence. Perfect for a cozy dinner or an elegant side dish, this 30-minute recipe is finished with a garnish of fresh parsley for a pop of color and herbaceous flair. Whether served with roasted vegetables or your favorite protein, Rice La Frances promises a restaurant-quality dining experience at home. Keywords: creamy rice recipe, French-inspired rice, mushroom rice dish, elegant side dish, risotto-style rice.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 medium shallots
- 3 large garlic cloves
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms
- 1.5 cups arborio rice
- 0.5 cup dry white wine
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.75 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, warm the vegetable stock over low heat and keep it warm while preparing the rice.
Finely dice the shallots and mince the garlic. Clean and slice the mushrooms thinly.
In a large skillet or wide saucepan, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the shallots and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
Stir in the mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their moisture and begin to brown.
Add the arborio rice to the skillet. Stir continuously for 2-3 minutes to toast the rice lightly.
Pour in the white wine and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring, until the wine has mostly evaporated.
Begin adding the warm vegetable stock, one ladleful (approximately 1/2 cup) at a time, stirring frequently. Let the rice absorb the liquid before adding the next ladleful. Continue this process for 20-25 minutes until the rice is creamy and tender.
Stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, fresh thyme leaves, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine and cook for another 2 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove from heat.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy Rice La Frances warm for a comforting and elegant dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
668 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 29.3 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.4 g | 77% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 68 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 1139 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 79.6 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g | ||
| Protein | 17.2 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 232 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 797 mg | 17% | |
*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.
