Mushroom Rice Pilaf with Pine Nuts and Cherries
Mushroom Rice Pilaf with Pine Nuts and Cherries blends earthy cremini mushrooms with buttery pine nuts and tart dried cherries for a balanced bite that’s both nutty and bright. Toasted rice absorbs aromatic stock, creating tender grains punctuated by chewy fruit and a hint of basil. Serve it as a polished side for roast chicken, grilled fish, or vegetarian mains during weeknights or casual gatherings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mushroom Rice Pilaf with Pine Nuts and Cherries, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 65
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Set the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Warm 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat in a large oven-safe skillet. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring now and then, until browned, about 8 minutes. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil and the rice; cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in stock, pine nuts, cherries, salt, and pepper, then bring to a boil.
- 3
Bake, covered, in the preheated oven until the liquid is absorbed, about 17 minutes. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and sprinkle with fresh basil.
- Calories 202.01 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 4.05 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 31.35 g 11%
- Total Fat 6.72 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 0.64 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 36.92 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 1.7 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 3.26 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 9.88 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.92 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 97.93 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 2.01 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.15 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.07 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Mushroom Rice Pilaf with Pine Nuts and Cherries is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Dried Cherry, Fresh Basil, and Long Grain Rice. Each serving provides about 202.01 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mushroom Rice Pilaf with Pine Nuts and Cherries made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Dried Cherry, Fresh Basil, Long-Grain Rice, Olive Oil. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mushroom Rice Pilaf with Pine Nuts and Cherries?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 202.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mushroom Rice Pilaf with Pine Nuts and Cherries easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Mushroom Rice Pilaf with Pine Nuts and Cherries healthy?
- Mushroom Rice Pilaf with Pine Nuts and Cherries has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 202.01 calories and 4.05 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. It contains Tree Nuts, Wheat and Gluten, 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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