Herbed Rice With Mushrooms Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Start by rinsing the rice under cold water to remove any excess starch.
• STEP 2.In a large saucepan, heat some olive oil and sauté the mushrooms until they are golden brown.
• STEP 3.Add the rice to the saucepan and stir it well to coat it with the oil and mushrooms.
• STEP 4.Pour in the vegetable broth and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the rice simmer for about 20 minutes or until it is cooked through.
• STEP 5.Once the rice is cooked, remove it from the heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
• STEP 6.Fluff the rice with a fork and add in the chopped herbs like thyme, rosemary, and parsley. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
• STEP 7.Serve the herbed rice with mushrooms as a main course or as a side dish alongside grilled chicken or roasted vegetables.

Cooking Tips

• Use a mix of different mushrooms like cremini, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms for a more complex flavor.
• To enhance the aroma of the herbs, lightly toast them in a dry pan before adding them to the rice.
• For added richness, you can stir in some grated Parmesan cheese into the cooked rice.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover herbed rice with mushrooms can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• To reheat, simply place the rice in a microwave-safe dish and heat it in the microwave until warmed through.
• Serve the herbed rice with mushrooms hot as a main course or as a side dish.