Garlic Butter Mushroom Rice

A comforting main dish featuring fluffy rice sautéed with garlic, buttery mushrooms, and herbs. This simple yet flavorful recipe is perfect for a quick, satisfying meal.

Steps

1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. In a small pot, bring water or vegetable broth to a boil.
3. Add the rice and a pinch of salt, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
4. While the rice cooks, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
5. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
6. Add sliced mushrooms and cook until browned and tender, about 5 minutes.
7. Stir in butter, salt, and pepper; cook until butter is melted and mushrooms are coated.
8. Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and add it to the pan with mushrooms.
9. Stir well to combine and heat through for 2 minutes.
10. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.