Onion and Mushroom Rice Pilaf

The Holidays are upon us and with them comes the perpetual question: “How do I keep this interesting? How do I make this dinner different than every other year?”. But then I asked my self : “Do I really HAVE to?” . A simple quick and easy onion and mushroom rice is always a crowd pleaser.

Growing up, our mom always prepared the same meal for every Holiday. We all knew what to expect and no one ever complained. Quite the opposite. We all looked forward to it. Everything was delicious, we enjoyed every single bite of it, and we were all more than satisfied at the end.

So why do I feel the need to always come up with something new? Why drive myself crazy every single time, when I can have a menu written down, and just use it anytime I need it?

Well, I finally figured it out: it’s because of the “blogger hat” I wear 24/7 that I can’t seem to take off.

After creating recipes and blogging for almost 5 years, my brain is in constant creative mode. I can’t read a magazine, eat at a restaurant or watch a cooking show without thinking about a recipe I can create. And to tell you the truth, it can be mentally exhausting. Especially because it often makes my life way more complicated than it needs to be. And because my brain doens’t get a second to RELAX.

I’ve realized that it is ok to turn off the “work switch” and let the “fun switch” take over every no and then. And when I do that, I start cooking from the heart again and the results are much better. Even if it’s a super simple recipe like this Onion and Mushroom Rice Pilaf

Shanah Tovah! Happy New Year!

Enjoy!

Mushroom And Onion Rice Pilaf

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★★★★★

5 from 3 reviews

• Author: https://mayihavethatrecipe.com
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 1 hour 5 mins
• Yield: 6 servings 1x

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The Holidays are upon us and with them comes the perpetual question: “How do I keep this interesting? How do I make this dinner different than every other year?”. But then I asked my self : “Do I really HAVE to?” . A simple quick and easy onion and mushroom rice is always a crowd pleaser.

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Ingredients

• 2 tbsp avocado or grape seed oil
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 10oz crimini (baby bella) mushrooms, sliced
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
• 3 tbsp all natural onion dip mix (here we used Trader Joe’s brand)
• 1 1/2 cups jasmine rice
• 3 cups water or vegetable broth
• 3/4 cup chopped parsley
• 3/4 cup pomegranate seeds ( about 1 small pomegranate)
• 1/4 cup toasted sunflower seeds

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Instructions

1. Heat oil in a deep skillet (chose one that has a lid). Add onions and cook over medium high heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently
2. Add mushrooms salt and pepper, and cook for about 5 minutes or until all the water from the mushroom has evaporated. Add rice, water or broth and bring to a boil. Cover, lower heat, and simmer for 25 minutes
3. Remove rice from heat and let it stand for 10-15 minutes with the lid on
4. Right before serving, add parsley, pomegranate and sunflower seeds and toss well

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• Category: Sides
• Cuisine: Kosher / Vegan

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 cup
• Calories: 227
• Sugar: 5
• Sodium: 113
• Fat: 2
• Saturated Fat: .3
• Trans Fat: 0
• Carbohydrates: 47
• Fiber: 3
• Protein: 6
• Cholesterol: 0