Asparagus and Mushroom Pilaf (Vegan)
Asparagus and Mushroom Pilaf (Vegan)
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 250 g brown or wholegrain rice washed
- 750 ml vegetable stock
- 1 medium yellow onion finely chopped
- 250 g chestnut mushrooms quartered or thickly sliced
- 200 g asparagus tips washed and chopped into about inch long pieces
- 1/4 tsp freshly grated or ground nutmeg
- 2 tbsp vegan hard cheese or any hard vegetarian cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large casserole or sauce pan heat the olive oil and add the washed rice. Saute the rice till it's golden brown - about 10 minutes.
- Add the onion and fry them with the rice for 5 more minutes. Add the mushrooms.
- Add the stock, reduce heat and cook for 30 minutes. If it starts to stick or dry add some more water. Stir in every 4-5 minutes. During the last 5 minutes add the asparagus pieces and the hard cheese.
