Mushroom and Rice Pilaf

Name: Mushroom and Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 2 cups uncooked long grain rice; 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms; 8 green onions, chopped; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed beef broth, undiluted; 1-1/2 cups water

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 3 hours

Yield 10 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Simple rice pilaf is a lifesaver when you are hosting Thanksgiving. Just place the ingredients in the slow cooker and forget about it until it’s time to serve. —Kathleen Hedger, Godfrey, Illinois

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
8 green onions, chopped
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed beef broth, undiluted
1-1/2 cups water

Directions

In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Add rice; cook and stir until lightly browned, 5-6 minutes. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add mushrooms, green onions and oregano. Stir in broth and water. Cook, covered, on low until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 3-4 hours.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 246 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 490mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.

Simple rice pilaf is a lifesaver when you are hosting Thanksgiving. Just place the ingredients in the slow cooker and forget about it until it’s time to serve. —Kathleen Hedger, Godfrey, Illinois

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