SLOW-COOKER MUSHROOM RICE PILAF

Slow-Cooker Mushroom Rice Pilaf image

A few modifications to our dear Great-aunt Bernice's easy mushroom rice pilaf recipe have made this an always-requested dish for potlucks, barbecues and family get-togethers. It'll become a slow cooker favorite in your household, too!-Amy Williams, Rialto, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup medium grain rice
1/4 cup butter
6 green onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms
2 cups warm water
4 teaspoons beef base
Thinly sliced green onions, optional

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute rice in butter until lightly browned. Add green onions and garlic; cook and stir until tender. Stir in mushrooms., Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, whisk water and beef base; pour over rice mixture. Cover and cook on low for 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork. If desired, add sliced green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 512mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges