Fresh Mushroom Rice Pilaf

Ingredients and Weight:

• Basmati rice: 2 cups
• Chicken broth: 4 cups
• Mushrooms, sliced: 1 pound
• Onions, chopped: 1 cup
• Garlic, minced: 2 cloves
• Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
• Salt and pepper: to taste
• Parsley, chopped (for garnish): 1/4 cup

Preparation Time:

10 minutes

Cooking Time:

25 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
3. Add the onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the mushrooms and garlic and cook until the mushrooms are browned and tender, about 10 minutes.
5. Stir in the rice and cook for 1 minute, or until it becomes translucent.
6. Add the chicken broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the broth has been absorbed.
8. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with parsley.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 5 grams
• Carbohydrates: 45 grams
• Protein: 10 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and aromatic
• Creamy and flavorful
• Perfect for a main course or side dish
• Can be easily customized with different vegetables or meats

User Comments:

• "This pilaf was so delicious! The mushrooms added a great depth of flavor."
• "I love that this recipe is so easy to make. It's perfect for a busy weeknight."
• "This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have chicken broth, you can use vegetable broth instead.
• You can add other vegetables to this dish, such as carrots, celery, or peas.
• To make this dish vegetarian, omit the chicken broth and use vegetable broth instead.