Description
A rich and flavorful mushroom and wild rice pilaf featuring earthy sautéed mushrooms, nutty wild rice, sweet raisins, crunchy almonds, and fragrant oregano, all brought together with nutty brown butter. Perfect as a side or light vegetarian main.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces sliced mushrooms (baby bella or cremini)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried oregano)
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir constantly until it turns golden brown and develops a nutty aroma.
- Add sliced mushrooms immediately and coat with the butter. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté 5–7 minutes until liquid evaporates and mushrooms are deeply browned.
- Stir in oregano, raisins, and slivered almonds.
- Add wild rice and stir 30–60 seconds to lightly toast and combine ingredients.
- Pour in broth and bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 10–15 minutes, until rice is fully cooked according to package instructions.
- Turn off heat and let pilaf rest, covered, for 5–10 minutes to steam.
- Fluff gently with a fork and serve warm.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with plant-based butter or olive oil.
- Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- Swap raisins for dried cranberries, and almonds for pecans, walnuts, sunflower, or pumpkin seeds as desired.
- Fresh thyme can be used instead of oregano for a different herbal note.
- To reheat, warm gently with a splash of water or broth on stovetop or in microwave.
- Freezing is possible up to 2 months; thaw overnight before reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
