Description
A savory and comforting Mushroom Rice recipe featuring caramelized cremini mushrooms, aromatic garlic, and fresh thyme, cooked to fluffy perfection with long-grain rice in a flavorful broth. This dish makes a perfect side or a light main course with a rich, earthy profile and tender texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Butter & Oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Produce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- Fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried
- Chopped green onions for garnish, about 2 tablespoons
Grains & Broth
- 1½ cups long-grain rice
- 2½ cups low-sodium broth (chicken or vegetable)
Seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté Garlic and Mushrooms: In a large pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter with 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add half of the minced garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant. Then add the sliced cremini mushrooms and cook for about 8 minutes until mushrooms are caramelized and browned. Remove and set aside.
- Cook Onions and Garlic: In the same pan, add remaining butter and olive oil, then add diced onion. Cook over medium heat until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the remaining garlic and cook for another 30 seconds to release flavor.
- Toast Rice with Seasonings: Add the uncooked long-grain rice to the pan along with thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir continuously to toast the rice for about 30 seconds, coating it well in the butter and oil.
- Deglaze the Pan: Pour in ½ cup of the broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up all the browned bits stuck to the bottom to incorporate extra flavor.
- Simmer the Rice: Add the remaining broth (2 cups), reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and let the rice simmer for 15–17 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender.
- Combine and Rest: Remove the pan from heat. Gently fold in the sautéed mushrooms and chopped green onions. Cover the pan again and let sit for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the rice to finish steaming.
Notes
- Use low-sodium broth to control salt level, adjust seasoning accordingly.
- Cremini mushrooms can be substituted with button or shiitake mushrooms for a different flavor.
- Ensure rice is well-toasted for a nuttier flavor and better texture.
- Resting the rice covered helps achieve fluffy and well-set grains.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan for extra richness.
