Mushroom Rice Pilaf
Fresh mushrooms and a hint of wine dress up instant rice in this recipe shared by Genny Monchamp of Redding, California. The speedy side dish is an effortless accompaniment to chicken, pork or beef.4 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 10 min.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
- 1 cup uncooked instant rice
- 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
Directions
- In a large saucepan, bring water and bouillon to a boil. Stir in
- rice. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute mushrooms and onions in butter and
- wine until mushrooms are tender and liquid is absorbed, about 6
- minutes. Fluff rice with a fork; stir in mushroom mixture. Yield: 4
- servings.
Nutrition Facts: One 1/2-cup serving (prepared with wine and 1 tablespoon butter) equals 132 calories, 3 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 324 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.
Wine: Full-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a full-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Viognier.