Description
This Cheesy Miso Mushroom Rice is a delicious and easy alternative to traditional risotto, featuring umami-rich miso paste, sautéed cremini mushrooms, and creamy parmesan cheese. Perfectly comforting and gluten-free, it’s a simple stovetop dish that pairs wonderfully with your favorite protein for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
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For the Cheesy Miso Mushroom Rice:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced into quarters or sixths (depending on size)
- 2 tbsp thyme
- 1 cup brown rice, dry
- 1 3/4 cups vegetable broth
- 3 tbsp miso paste
- 1 cup parmesan, freshly grated
- Salt + pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the aromatics: Heat a large saucepan, stockpot, or Dutch oven over medium heat on the stovetop. Add the olive oil and minced garlic, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and fragrant but not browned.
- Sauté the mushrooms: Add the sliced cremini mushrooms, thyme, salt, and pepper to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mushrooms are softened and have released their juices.
- Add rice and broth: Stir in the dry brown rice, vegetable broth, and miso paste. Mix well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Simmer the rice: Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer gently for about 45 minutes, or until the rice has absorbed all the liquid and is tender.
- Finish with cheese: Once the rice is cooked through, stir in the freshly grated parmesan cheese until fully incorporated and creamy.
- Serve: Plate the cheesy miso mushroom rice with your favorite protein such as grilled chicken, tofu, or fish, and enjoy warm.
Notes
- This dish serves as a flavorful, hands-off risotto alternative that’s simpler to prepare.
- The recipe is naturally gluten-free and suitable for vegetarians.
- You can customize the dish by adding different herbs or swapping parmesan for a plant-based cheese for a vegan variation.
- Ensure not to overcook the garlic during sautéing to avoid bitterness.
- Keep the pot covered during simmering to retain moisture and cook the rice evenly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
