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One-Pot Mushroom Rice

One-Pot Mushroom Rice: Comforting Flavors in a Flash

This delicious One-Pot Mushroom Rice recipe offers a hearty vegetarian comfort meal that's easy to prepare and clean up.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice For a fragrant twist, use basmati.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Can substitute with vegetable or coconut oil.
  • 1 medium onion Shallots are a mild alternative.
  • 2 cloves garlic Can substitute with garlic powder at half the amount.
For the Mushrooms
  • 8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms Portobello or shiitake can diversify the flavor.
For Flavor
  • 2 cups vegetable broth Make your own for extra richness.
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Use tamari for gluten-free or omit if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme Use three times the amount of fresh thyme.
  • 1 teaspoon paprika Smoked paprika for a bolder flavor.
  • salt and pepper Adjust to taste before serving.
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley Chives can also work well.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and slice the mushrooms.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion until translucent.
  4. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  5. Sauté the mushrooms until they turn golden brown.
  6. Season the mushroom mixture with thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  7. Add the rinsed rice to the skillet and toast for a couple of minutes.
  8. Pour in vegetable broth and soy sauce, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.
  9. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes.
  10. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes.
  11. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, choose long-grain or basmati rice, and do not lift the lid while simmering.

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