Leftover Brown Rice and Mushroom Pilaf
Cooked brown rice is transformed with buttery shallots, celery, garlic, and sliced white mushrooms, while dried thyme and broth bring earthy depth. Slivered almonds add a pleasant crunch, and parsley provides a fresh finish; this comforting pilaf makes a practical side dish or an easy way to turn leftovers into a satisfying meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Leftover Brown Rice and Mushroom Pilaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 70
- Heart Health
- 78
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. When the butter stops sizzling, add shallots and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shallots begin to turn translucent, about 3 minutes.
- 2
Stir in mushrooms and thyme, and cook for about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, and stir in garlic and slivered almonds. Cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 3
Add broth and cook for 1 minute, then stir in cooked brown rice. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm.
- Calories 514.89 kcal High 26%
- Protein 13.98 g Good Source 28%
- Carbohydrate 90.95 g 33%
- Total Fat 13.88 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 3.86 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 14.87 mg Low Source 5%
- Sodium 127.52 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 7.95 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 2.05 g --
- Added Sugars 0.16 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 55.46 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.39 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 594.17 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 104.2 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 6.09 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Milk 🥛
- Gluten
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Leftover Brown Rice and Mushroom Pilaf is made with 16 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Almonds, Black Pepper, Brown Rice, and Butter. Each serving provides about 514.89 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Leftover Brown Rice and Mushroom Pilaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Almonds, Black Pepper, Brown Rice, Butter, Button Mushrooms. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Leftover Brown Rice and Mushroom Pilaf?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 514.89 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Leftover Brown Rice and Mushroom Pilaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Leftover Brown Rice and Mushroom Pilaf healthy?
- Leftover Brown Rice and Mushroom Pilaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 514.89 calories and 13.98 g of protein, or 28% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 127.52 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.86 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Milk, Gluten, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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