Rice Pilaf with Mushrooms

Rice Pilaf with Mushrooms

Rice pilaf with mushrooms is a flavorful and versatile side dish in which rice is toasted in butter before being cooked in vegetable stock together with sautéed mushrooms, onion, and garlic. The result is fluffy rice with separate grains and a rich mushroom flavor, perfect alongside roasts, baked chicken, or as a vegetarian main.

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Servings

4

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Prep

10 min

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Cook

30 min

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Total

40 min

🥘Ingredients

4

servings

Pilaf

Finishing

✅Dietary Compatibility

🥗Vegetarian🐟Pescatarian🌾Gluten-free🥩Low-carb / Keto💪High-protein🥦Clean eating🫒Mediterranean
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Yield

4 servings

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Up to 3 days in a covered container; reheat with 2 tbsp water or stock over low heat

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Freezer

Up to 2 months in an airtight container

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (approx. 250g)

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Calories

290 kcal

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Protein

7 g

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Fat

10 g

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Carbohydrates

43 g

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Fiber

3 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Baked chicken or pork roast
🥂Grilled or baked fish
🥂Grilled vegetables
🥂Dry white wine (Chardonnay or Fetească Albă)
🥂Green salad with lemon

💡Variations

1

Add 50 g rehydrated porcini alongside the champignon for a more complex and deeper flavor.

2

Replace vegetable stock with chicken stock for a richer and more savory pilaf.

3

Stir in 2 tbsp of sour cream at the finish for a creamy pilaf.

Rice Pilaf with Mushrooms | Traditional Recipes