Savory mushrooms and sweet cherries combine in this simple rice pilaf. It’s a perfect side for summer or fall mains.

Mushroom Pilaf with Pine Nuts and Dried Cherries Recipe

Prep Time::10 mins

Cook Time::20 mins

Total Time::30 mins

Servings::6

Ingredients

3 teaspoons olive oil, divided

8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced

1 cup long grain white rice

5 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable stock

1/4 cup pine nuts

1/4 cup dried cherries

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

fresh basil, for garnish

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat in a large oven-safe skillet. Add mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 8 minutes. Add remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil and the rice; cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in stock, pine nuts, cherries, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. 

Bake, covered, in the preheated oven until liquid is absorbed, about 17 minutes. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with fresh basil.

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