Mushroom Coconut Rice

This recipe is one of those that gets you the restaurant taste with minimal prep and cook time. With this Mushroom Coconut Rice recipe, creamy coconut meets earthy mushrooms in a symphony of perfectly balanced flavors. The ingredient are pretty simple but they were carefully selected to enhance this one-pot coconut rice taste and texture. This plant-based coconut rice is part of our one-pot meals collection. This collection also features a delicious Beans and Potato Stew, as well as our Vegan Chili Pasta. Now, let’s delve deeper into the essence of this delightful vegan coconut rice.

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Ingredients:

• Coconut Oil: This should come with no surprise since we’re making a coconut flavored dish. Coconut oil infuses this mushroom coconut rice with a subtle tropical aroma and imparts a delicate flavor to the rice.
• Garlic: One of the most underrated ingredients in most recipes, garlic infuses the rice with its aromatic flavor, adding a savory depth and complexity to the dish.
• Ginger: Fresh ginger adds a zingy brightness to the rice, balancing out the richness of the coconut milk and enhancing the dish’s overall flavor profile.
• Cremini mushrooms: we chose this particular type of mushroom for their distinct meaty texture. Also, they add an umami depth to this vegan coconut rice, elevating its flavor profile and providing a satisfying bite.
• Sweet Onion, Garlic, and Ginger: Sautéed until fragrant, these aromatic ingredients form the flavorful foundation of our dish, enhancing its overall taste profile.
• Frozen Peas and Carrots: I love how convenient frozen peas and carrots. They provide vibrant color and sweetness, while also contributing essential nutrients.
• Fresh Basil and Thyme: Aromatic herbs like basil and thyme bring a burst of freshness and complexity to the dish, elevating its flavor profile with their fragrant notes.
• Coconut Milk: The star ingredient of our mushroom coconut rice recipe, coconut milk, lends its creamy richness and subtle sweetness, creating a luxurious texture that coats each grain of rice.
• Basmati Rice: Known for its fragrant aroma and delicate flavor, basmati rice serves as the perfect canvas for our flavorful coconut-infused dish.
• Onion Powder and Bay Leaves: These pantry staples add depth of flavor and complexity to the dish, enhancing its savory profile with their aromatic notes.
• Green Onions and Raw Cashews: These garnishes add a delightful crunch and freshness to the dish, elevating its presentation and texture.

Mushroom Coconut Rice in One pot

Making this plant-based coconut rice is as easy as dumping all the prepped ingredients in a pot and just wait for them to all come together.

Start by rinsing the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Set it aside to drain.

Prepare your veggies, chopping the sweet onion, mince the garlic, grate the ginger and roughly chop the baby portobello mushrooms.

In a saucepan, heat the coconut oil over medium heat. Once hot, add finely diced sweet onion, minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes until fragrant.

Add the cremini mushrooms to the pot. Sauté until they start to brown and release their juices, about 5-6 minutes.

Stir in the frozen peas and carrots and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.

Season with salt and pepper and onion powder and stir to incorporate.

Add the rinsed basmati rice, fresh basil leaves, and thyme sprigs and bay leaves. These will add an amazing aroma to our mushroom coconut rice.

Pour in the coconut milk and water, then stir well to combine all ingredients.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot with a lid. Let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed all the liquid.

While the rice is cooking, chop the green onions and roughly chop the raw cashews for garnish.

Once the rice is done, remove the pot from the heat. Let it sit, covered, for a few minutes to steam.

Fluff the rice with a fork and remove the bay leaves and thyme sprigs.

Serve the plant-based coconut rice hot, garnished with chopped green onions and raw cashews. Enjoy your flavorful and aromatic dish!

Our Mushroom Coconut Rice recipe offers an amazing culinary experience that’s both delicious and satisfying. Whether enjoyed as a main dish or served as a flavorful side, this vegan coconut rice is sure to impress even the most discerning palates. Give it a try and savor the richness of coconut, the earthiness of mushrooms, and the aromatic blend of herbs and spices in every bite.

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