Brown Rice With Fresh Oregano And Mushrooms Recipe

• 2 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil Or possibly Butter
• 1 c. Sliced Mushrooms
• 2 Tbsp. Fresh Oregano, chopped
• 1 c. Brown Rice
• 4 c. Water
• 1/2 tsp Salt, optional

1. Saute/fry mushrooms and fresh oregano in extra virgin olive oil or possibly butter in nonstick pan for 1 minute.
2. Remove from pan; reserve.
3. Saute/fry rice in same pan, stirring constantly, till rice is well coated, about 2 min.
4. Combine rice with water and salt in steaming pan; cover and steam till rice is done, 40 to 45 min.
5. Toss reserved mushrooms with warm rice.
6. Serve immediately.
7. Variations:* Any fresh herb such as basil, thyme, cilantro or possibly a combination can be used.
8. * For a nuttier texture, uncooked rice can also be toasted in a preheated 350 degree oven.
9. Spread rice on a cookie sheet and toast, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 min till golden brown.
10. Steam rice in the usual way.
11. * Vary ingredients as you would in any rice.
12. NOTES : Brown rice is high in nutrients.
13. Sauteing it in extra virgin olive oil or possibly butter before steaming intensifies its nutty flavor.

extra virgin olive oil, mushrooms, fresh oregano, brown rice, water, salt

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/brown-rice-with-fresh-oregano-and-mushrooms-93784 (may not work)