*Serves 4 as a main dish or 6 as a side dish
INGREDIENTS⠀
3 tbsp olive oil⠀⠀
1 tsp dried whole thyme
1/2 tsp ground dried sage
2 shallots finely cut
5 large garlic cloves, minced⠀⠀
1 1/2 cups white rice⠀⠀
680 gr white mushrooms, sliced coarsely (you can also use portobello or shiitake)⠀⠀
4 cups vegetable stock, plus if needed⠀⠀
2 tbsp tahini *this is what gives it its creamyness 🙂
Fresh lemon juice of 1 small lemon
Salt and pepper to taste⠀⠀
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INSTRUCTIONS⠀⠀
1. In a large pot, heat olive oil and saute the shallots and garlic.
2. After 5 minutes, stir in mushrooms, rice, and dried herbs, then fry until the mushrooms have released some of their water.
3. Pour in the vegetable stock, stir in the tahini and cover the pot. simmer on low heat, stirring frequently, until the rice is cooked through.
4. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon the juice.
There ! you’ve made yourself a bowl of yummy flavourful rice !
Cristina for Peas and Peace
Peas & Peace TM 