Side dishe for 6
Mushroom Rice Pilaf
Long-grain rice cooks with browned mushrooms, onions, garlic, broth, butter, and wine for a savory side dish.
Typical price
$7.60for 4 servings
$1.90 per serving$7.60 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: natashaskitchen.com
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
| Mushrooms$0.40/oz typical | 16 oz | $6.40Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Rice$0.08/oz typical | 13 oz | $1.04Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.41 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilWine, beer and spiritsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 large or 2 medium onions
- 1 lb white button mushrooms
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 2 cup long grain rice
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp salt (optional)
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh dill for garnish (optional)
Steps
- Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the onions and mushrooms for 8 minutes until softened and lightly browned.
- Stir in the garlic and rice, then cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the white wine and cook for 3 minutes until most of it evaporates.
- Add the chicken broth, remaining butter, salt if using, and pepper, then bring the mixture to a boil.
- Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 18 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Rest the pilaf covered for 5 minutes, then fluff it with a fork.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Rice for Quinoa, couscous, barleyabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
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