With just a few simple ingredients, you can make your family this economical dish that's tasty and economical. It can be on your table in less than 30 minutes.
1 T. olive oil
1 T. butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 c. regular or jasmine rice
2 c. chicken, beef or vegetable stock
8 oz. bella or button mushrooms, thinly sliced
1/4 - 1/2 t. kosher salt, or to taste
1/4 - 1/2 t. freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
2 T. chopped fresh Italian parsley
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil and the butter; add the garlic and the mushrooms; toss to coat. Cook, stirring occasionally until the mushrooms have softened, about 3 minutes. Increase heat to high; cook off any liquid, about 2 minutes. Transfer the mushrooms to a plate or bowl.
Return the skillet to the stovetop over medium-high heat; add the rice and broth; bring to a boil. Cover; reduce heat to a simmer until the rice is cooked through, about 15-16 minutes.
Remove from the heat. Stir in the mushrooms. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve garnished with chopped parsley.
6 servings.