Description
This recipe transforms brown rice into a creamy, savory side dish, enhanced by an umami-rich mushroom base and a luscious nutritional yeast swirl.
Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain brown rice, rinsed thoroughly
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 0.35 oz dried shiitake mushrooms, rehydrated and finely minced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.25 cup unsweetened plant-based cream (oat or soy)
- 0.25 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt, plus more to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- 0.25 cup fresh chives, finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Place the rehydrated and finely minced shiitake mushrooms and minced garlic in a medium saucepan. Add the olive oil and sauté over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently.
- Add Rice and Broth: Add the rinsed brown rice to the saucepan, stirring to coat the grains with the aromatics and oil. Pour in the vegetable broth, then add 0.5 teaspoon fine sea salt and 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Simmer and Rest: Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan tightly with a lid, and simmer for 40-45 minutes, or until all liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Do not lift the lid during cooking. After cooking, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
- Prepare Creamy Nutritional Yeast Swirl: While the brown rice cooks, in a small bowl, whisk together the unsweetened plant-based cream, nutritional yeast, and fresh lemon juice until smooth. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Swirl and Serve: Uncover the brown rice and fluff it gently with a fork. Pour the Creamy Nutritional Yeast Swirl over the rice. Using the fork, gently fold and swirl the creamy mixture into the rice, incorporating the cream without mashing the grains.
- Garnish: Taste the brown rice and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish generously with the finely chopped fresh chives before serving.
Notes
If the brown rice looks dry or undercooked after simmering, gently add 1-2 tablespoons more broth or water, cover, and let rest for an additional 5 minutes. This recipe holds well for meal prep and leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (~180g)
- Calories: 280 calories
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg