Ingredients and Weight
- Long-grain rice: 2 cups (360g)
- Baby Bella mushrooms: 1 pound (450g), sliced
- Onion: 1 medium (120g), chopped
- Garlic: 4 cloves (12g), minced
- Chicken broth: 4 cups (960ml)
- Parmesan cheese: 1/2 cup (60g), grated
- Butter: 4 tablespoons (56g)
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons (30ml)
- Salt and pepper: to taste
Preparation Time
15 minutes
Cooking Time
30 minutes
Difficulty Level
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps
- Rinse the rice and drain it.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the mushrooms to a plate.
- Add the remaining butter and olive oil to the skillet. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in the rice and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken broth, salt, and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Stir in the mushrooms and Parmesan cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown and the rice is tender.
Nutritional Information
Per serving (1/8 of the recipe):
- Calories: 270
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
- Sodium: 400mg
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Protein: 12g
Dish Characteristics
- Savory and satisfying
- Rich and flavorful
- Creamy and cheesy
- Perfect for a main course or side dish
User Comments
- "This rice is my new favorite! It's so creamy and cheesy, and the mushrooms add a delicious umami flavor."
- "I'm not usually a fan of mushrooms, but they were cooked perfectly in this dish and didn't overpower the other flavors."
- "This dish is easy to make and always a hit with my guests."
- "I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that are easily available in supermarkets."
Special Precautions and Tips
- If you don't have Parmesan cheese on hand, you can substitute another hard cheese, such as cheddar or Swiss.
- To make this dish vegetarian, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- You can add other vegetables to this dish, such as peas, carrots, or corn.
- Be careful not to overcook the rice, as it will become mushy.
