One-Pot Mushrooms and Rice
This one-pot mushrooms and rice is ultra-umami and flavorful thanks to the use of iru–a fermented locust bean popular in West African cuisine.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 278kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1 yellow onion peeled and diced
- 12 ounces mushrooms such as shiitake, cremini, or a mix sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegan or dairy butter
- 6 cloves garlic peeled and minced
- 1 teaspoon iru
- 1 teaspoon black Urfa chili flakes optional, or use crushed red pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup long-grain rice rinsed
- 2 ¼ cups water or vegetable stock plus more if needed
- 4 ounces baby spinach or baby kale
- Salt and pepper to taste
For serving:
- Freshly minced parsley optional
Instructions
Cook the mushrooms:
- In a wide pot, heat the neutral oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until just beginning to soften.
- Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring regularly, for 10–15 minutes. The mushrooms should release liquid and the liquid should be fully evaporated. Once the liquid evaporates, the mushrooms will develop a beautiful golden-brown crust. Don’t rush this part of the process! Once the mushrooms are golden brown, season with salt and pepper.
Sizzle the aromatics:
- Melt the butter into the mushrooms. Add the garlic, iru, black Urfa chili flakes, and chili powder and toss to coat. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Toast the rice:
- Add the rice to the pot and cook for 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Simmer the rice:
- Pour in the water or stock and bring to a boil. Cover and then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20–25 minutes. Peek under the lid at 20 minutes. If the water has evaporated too quickly, add a splash more water. Add the baby kale or spinach and cover and let the residual steam wilt the greens. Turn off the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
Finish the rice:
- Remove the lid and toss to combine the rice and greens. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
To serve:
- Spoon the rice into bowls and garnish with minced parsley. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 83mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g