Mushroom Pilaf with Pine Nuts and Dried Cherries

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Savory mushrooms and sweet cherries combine in this simple rice pilaf. It’s a perfect side for summer or fall mains.

By Virginia Willis
Updated on October 11, 2024
Mushroom Pilaf with Pine Nuts and Dried Cherries garnished with basil leaves in a bowl with a spoon
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided

  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced

  • 1 cup long grain white rice

  • 1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable stock

  • 1/4 cup pine nuts

  • 1/4 cup dried cherries

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • fresh basil, for garnish

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium heat in a large oven-safe skillet. Add mushrooms; cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 8 minutes. Add remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil and the rice; cook, stirring occasionally, until rice is fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in stock, pine nuts, cherries, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. 

  3. Bake, covered, in the preheated oven until liquid is absorbed, about 17 minutes. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

127 Calories
6g Fat
16g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 127
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 217mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 3g 5%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 18mg 1%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 269mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.