MUSHROOM RICE MEDLEY

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We would never hear the end of it if we failed to have my grandmother's mushroom rice dish on the table for any family gathering. It's the one dish my dad requests most often.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cups water
1/2 cup uncooked brown rice
1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 pound sliced bacon, diced
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the water, brown rice, wild rice, bouillon and oregano. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50-60 minutes or until rice is tender., In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings. In the drippings, saute mushrooms and onion until tender. Stir in rice and bacon; heat through. Season with salt if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 440mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.