Herbed Brown Rice with Roasted Mushrooms (Printable)

Aromatic brown rice with caramelized mushrooms, garlic, and parsley for a hearty meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Rice

01 - 1 cup long-grain brown rice
02 - 2 cups vegetable broth or water
03 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Roasted Mushrooms

05 - 14 oz cremini or button mushrooms, cleaned and quartered
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
08 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Herbs and Garnish

10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
11 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
12 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (optional)
13 - Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
14 - 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts or slivered almonds (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F.
02 - In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add brown rice and toast for 1–2 minutes. Pour in vegetable broth (or water) and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40–45 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
03 - While the rice cooks, toss the quartered mushrooms with 2 tablespoons olive oil, sliced garlic, salt, and pepper on a large baking sheet. Spread in a single layer and roast in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, stirring once, until golden brown and tender.
04 - Fluff the cooked rice with a fork. Gently fold in the roasted mushrooms and garlic, chopped parsley, thyme, and chives (if using). Add lemon zest and toasted nuts for extra flavor, if desired. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The roasted mushrooms develop this deep savory quality that makes the rice feel like a special occasion dish
  • Its one of those meals that tastes even better the next day, perfect for meal prep or lazy lunches
02 -
  • Let the rice stand covered for 5 minutes after cooking so the moisture redistributes evenly
  • Dont overcrowd the mushrooms on the baking sheet or theyll steam instead of roast
03 -
  • Toast your nuts in a dry pan while the rice cooks so theyre ready to sprinkle on top
  • If you have time, roast the mushrooms at a slightly lower temperature for longer to concentrate their flavor even more

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