Wild Rice Mushroom (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Key Ingredients

01 - 8 oz cremini (baby bella) mushrooms, sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
03 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
04 - 1 yellow onion, diced fine
05 - 3/4 cup carrots, chopped small
06 - 1/2 cup celery, chopped fine
07 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Rice Blend and Spices

08 - 1 teaspoon coarse salt
09 - 1 tablespoon Herbs de Provence (or poultry seasoning)
10 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
11 - 1 cup dry wild rice mix

→ Broth and Dairy

12 - 4 cups vegetable stock (low sodium)
13 - 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
14 - 2/3 cup full-fat cream (or cashew cream)

# Instructions:

01 - Bring cream to room temp. For cashew cream: soak 1/3 cup raw cashews in 2/3 cup boiling water until soft.
02 - Warm oil and butter in a big Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Toss in onion, carrots, and celery; cook 8 minutes until soft. Add mushrooms and garlic, stirring until golden, about 6-8 minutes.
03 - Mix in rice and let it toast for a minute. Add spices: salt, pepper, and the herb blend.
04 - Pour in broth and an extra cup of water. Bring it to a soft boil, lower heat, cover, and let it cook gently for 45-60 minutes, or until the rice softens.
05 - Slowly stir in the cream, then add Parmesan bit by bit while stirring. Serve nice and hot.

# Notes:

01 - Heavy cream can be swapped with cashew cream.
02 - Keeps well in the fridge for 5 days.
03 - Okay to freeze for up to 3 months.