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.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Rinse the wild rice under cold running water and drain well.
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.
While the rice is cooking, clean and slice the cremini and shiitake mushrooms into thin pieces.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted.
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.
Stir in the minced garlic and fresh thyme leaves and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
Season the mushroom mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.
Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and transfer it to the skillet with the mushrooms.
Gently toss the wild rice and mushroom mixture until well combined.
Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1256 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.2 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.3 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 3878 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 180.1 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.7 g | 85% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.2 g | ||
| Protein | 42.8 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 170 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 3018 mg | 64% | |
*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.
