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Savory Mushroom Rice Recipe for Home Cooks

Mushroom Rice made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup mushrooms mixed varieties like cremini and shiitake
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
  4. Add the mixed mushrooms and sauté for about 5-6 minutes.
  5. Stir in the Arborio rice and cook for 2-3 minutes until lightly toasted.
  6. Slowly add the vegetable broth, one cup at a time, stirring constantly.
  7. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until rice is tender.
  8. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
  9. Fluff the rice with a fork, season with salt, and garnish with fresh parsley.