Mushroom Pilaf with Pine Nuts and Dried Cherries
Savory mushrooms and sweet cherries combine in this simple rice pilaf. It’s a perfect side for summer or fall mains.
Ingredients
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3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
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8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
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1 cup long grain white rice
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1 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
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1/4 cup pine nuts
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1/4 cup dried cherries
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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fresh basil, for garnish
Description
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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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.
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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.
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