Asian-Style Mushroom Rice

An easy, 6 ingredient vegan Asian-style Mushroom Rice made with savory flavors of garlic, onion, and tamari. You can also turn it into a main dish with simple additions like tofu, tempeh, or edamame.

This Asian-inspired mushroom rice recipe is easy and only 6 ingredients.

It is so simple to prepare but wonderfully satisfying.

Plus it is customizable based on what you have on hand, or your own favorite additions.

Ingredients for Mushroom Rice

For this recipe you will need:

• Brown rice: Or your own favorite rice. I use organic brown basmati rice, but jasmine is great too.
• Mushrooms: I use cremini, but you could also try oyster, shiitake, portobello, white button, or a combination of mushrooms.
• Yellow onion
• Garlic cloves
• Green onion (scallion)
• Tamari: Or soy sauce, but I use tamari for gluten-free.

I also like to garnish my bowl with sesame seeds before serving.

Customize

Quinoa: It is also a great recipe made with quinoa instead of rice. (Plus the cooking time will be faster as well!)

Main dish: I created this to be a side dish, however it could easily be made into a main dish. Simply stir in extra vegetables like asparagus, sugar snap peas, mung bean sprouts, etc.

Plant protein: Add a protein boost with edamame, tempeh, vegan chicken, or tofu. (Such as our favorite Asian Style Garlic Tofu.)

For more inspiration, also browse all mushroom recipes.

Asian-Style Mushroom Rice

A savory mushroom rice that is simple to prepare! Turn it into a main dish with more veggies, edamame, tofu, or tempeh.

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Prep Time: 40 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Gluten-Free Option, Oil-Free, Vegan

Servings: 6 side servings

US CustomaryMetric

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown basmati rice (uncooked)
• 1 lb. mushrooms (cremini, button, shiitake, oyster, etc.)
• 1 yellow onion
• 2-3 cloves garlic
• 3 green onions
• 1 1/2 Tbsp. tamari (or soy sauce)
• Optional: asparagus, mung bean sprouts, spinach (stir in during last few minutes of cooking), other veggies, sesame seeds for topping

Instructions

• Cook rice according to package instructions* (use veggie broth for more flavor if desired).
• Meanwhile, finely dice onion. Slice mushrooms, not too thin, about 1/3-1/4 inch.
• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sauté onion for about 7-8 minutes. (I use water/veggie broth for no-oil sauté method, adding more as needed.)
• Add mushrooms and cook another 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, mince garlic and slice green onions.
• When mushrooms are softened, add garlic and sauté 1 minute.
• Reduce heat to medium. Add cooked rice, green onions, and tamari.
• Stir well and cook for about 5 minutes or until heated through. (Add spinach and/or mung bean sprouts during this step if using.)
• Season to taste with more tamari if desired before serving.

Notes

*Rice: To prepare this even faster, the rice can be cooked ahead of time and stored covered in fridge until ready. If your cooking time is longer (40-50 minutes), you may want to wait a bit before starting the rest of the dish so the rice finishes in time for when you need it.

Quinoa: You can also substitute quinoa for rice. (This results in faster cooking time as well.)

Mushrooms: I love mushrooms, so I often add even more (closer to 20-24 oz. rather than 16 oz.)

For gluten-free: Use tamari.

Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

Nutrition Facts

Asian-Style Mushroom Rice

Amount per Serving

Calories

145

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

1

g

2

%

Saturated Fat

 

1

g

6

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Potassium

 

382

mg

11

%

Carbohydrates

 

29

g

10

%

Fiber

 

2

g

8

%

Sugar

 

3

g

3

%

Protein

 

6

g

12

%

Vitamin A

 

60

IU

1

%

Vitamin C

 

4

mg

5

%

Calcium

 

24

mg

2

%

Iron

 

1

mg

6

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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