Epicure Recipes

Crispy Pesto Mushroom Rice

LunchLow-sodiumEasterSugar ConsciousOne DishValentine’s DayDinnerLunchMother’s DayVegetarianGluten-freeThanksgivingSide DishesDinner

47 min

6 servings

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Here’s a gourmet remix for your usual rice routine, no extra effort required. It might be even more hands off than cooking rice on the stovetop, if you can believe it. No fuss, no hassle—just a satisfying weekday, one-dish wonder.

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg Creamy Pesto Parmesan Chicken Skillet Sauce Mix
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms, such as cremini
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 4 cups prepared Nourish Broth or Vegetable Broth
  • 1 12 tsp Nourish Broth Mix
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 12 tsp Vegetable Broth Mix
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 14 cup unsalted butter

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 450° F.
  2. Place sauce mix, mushrooms, and rice in a 9" X 13" baking dish; stir to combine. Pour broth overtop. Slice butter into equal pats and arrange overtop.
  3. Bake uncovered 45 min, or until liquid is absorbed.

Epicure Products Used

Nutritional Information

Per serving: Calories 250, Fat 9 g (Saturated 6 g, 0.5 0 g), Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 3 g (Fiber 1 g, Sugars 1 g), Protein 6 g.

Tips

Serve with 4 oz (113 g) lean protein and 1 cup steamed veggies.