Greek Mushroom Pilafi Recipe

Mushroom pilafi is the Greek version of mushroom risotto. Angela Nicolettou shares with us a tasty and quick version of a nutritious recipe chock a block full of vitamins and minerals beneficial for the skin!

Greek Mushroom Pilafi Recipe:

Ingredients:

250g mushrooms

1 cup long grain rice such as basmati

1 onion, diced

1 garlic clove, diced

½ cup chopped parsley

2 sprigs fresh thyme

3 tbs extra virgin olive oil

Source: SBS Greek

Method:

• Heat oil in a heavy based saucepan and add onion
• Cook until soft then add the garlic, thyme and mushrooms
• Continue to cook, stirring occasionally until the mushrooms soften
• Add the rice and stir to coat with oil
• Add 2 cups of hot water and season with salt and pepper
• Simmer on low heat with the lid on until the rice is cooked and all the water has been absorbed (about 10 to 15 minutes)
• Remove from the heat and mix through the parsley
• Place a clean tea towel between the saucepan and lid and let it stand for 10 minutes before serving

Best enjoyed warm with family and friends! 

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