Best Slow Cooker Mushroom Rice Pilaf Recipes

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SLOW-COOKER MUSHROOM RICE PILAF



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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

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 3h20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

SLOW-COOKED WILD RICE PILAF



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Come home to this hearty wild rice pilaf recipe that's slow cooked for dinner using Sliced Mushrooms, chicken broth and dried cherries!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 5h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups uncooked wild rice
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 (4.5-oz.) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 (14 1/2-oz.) can ready-to-serve chicken broth
2 cups water
1/2 cup (3 oz.) dried cherries
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Spray 4 to 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Rinse rice with cold water; place in sprayed slow cooker. Add onions, mushrooms, garlic, salt, broth and water.
  • Cover; cook on high setting for 3 to 4 hours.
  • Add cherries, thyme and nutmeg to rice; mix gently. Cook on low setting for an additional 30 to 60 minutes or until rice is opened and tender.
  • Just before serving, stir in parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 3/4 Cup, Sodium 180 mg, Sugar 4 g

MUSHROOM AND RICE PILAF



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Simple rice pilaf is a lifesaver when you are hosting Thanksgiving. Just place the ingredients in the slow cooker and forget about it until it's time to serve. -Kathleen Hedger, Godfrey, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 3h15m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
8 green onions, chopped
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 cans (10-1/2 ounces each) condensed beef broth, undiluted
1-1/2 cups water

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Add rice; cook and stir until lightly browned, 5-6 minutes. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add mushrooms, green onions and oregano. Stir in broth and water. Cook, covered, on low until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 3-4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 490mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

MUSHROOM AND RICE PILAF



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A 5-ingredient side dish that's quick and easy. Great with pork chops.

Provided by OCIEL

Categories     Rice Pilaf

Time 30m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon butter
¾ cup chopped yellow onion
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed beef consomme
1 (7 ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces
1 ¼ cups instant white rice (such as Minute®)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until the onion has softened and turned golden brown, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Add consomme and mushrooms; bring to a boil.
  • Remove from heat and stir in rice. Cover and let sit until rice has absorbed all liquid, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.5 calories, Carbohydrate 41.1 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 827 mg, Sugar 4 g

SLOW-COOKER SPRING RICE PILAF



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Fortify standby long-grain rice with a colorful mix of vegetables-carrots, sweet peas, red bell pepper. Toasted almonds bring surprising crunch to this tasty and pretty spring-fresh side.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 cups uncooked regular long-grain rice
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 1/2 cups Progresso™ reduced-sodium chicken broth (from 32-ounce carton)
1/2 cup water
1 cup julienne strips (matchstick-size) carrots
1/2 cup frozen sweet peas, thawed
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add rice, onion and salt; cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until rice is lightly golden brown. Stir in broth and water. Heat to boiling; remove from heat.
  • Spray inside of 3- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Pour rice mixture into cooker. Stir in carrots. Make sure all rice is under liquid and not sticking to side of cooker.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 2 to 2 hours 30 minutes.
  • Stir in peas and bell pepper. Increase heat setting to High; cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until hot. Sprinkle with almonds and parsley. Rice will hold on Low heat setting up to 2 hours; stir occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

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