Rice and Mushrooms

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Dec. 19, 2023
"Don’t count on having any leftovers with this delicious, simple dish. A friend gave me the recipe more than a decade ago, and it’s been a family favorite ever since!" --Beth McCaw of Nashville, Tennessee

Ingredients

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 celery rib, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery leaves
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 3 cups uncooked instant rice
  • 3 cups water
  • 4 teaspoons Greek seasoning
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Directions

  1. In a large nonstick skillet, saute the onion, celery and celery leaves in butter for 4 minutes. Add mushrooms; cook 4 minutes longer.
  2. Add rice; cook for 4-5 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in the water and Greek seasoning. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 232 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 529mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.