Creamed Vegetable Rice Recipe

Name: Creamed Vegetable Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup long-grain white rice (preferably Carolina Gold); 2 ounces country ham, diced; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme; 1 small zucchini, diced; 1 carrot, diced; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup (3 ounces) sliced wild mushrooms, such as chanterelles, shiitakes, morels, or hedgehogs; 1/2 cup (1 1/2 ounces) freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup long-grain white rice (preferably Carolina Gold)
2 ounces country ham, diced
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
1 small zucchini, diced
1 carrot, diced
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup (3 ounces) sliced wild mushrooms, such as chanterelles, shiitakes, morels, or hedgehogs
1/2 cup (1 1/2 ounces) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1
Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter and the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat until the butter melts.
2
Add the rice and country ham and cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes, until the rice is fully coated and the ham is slightly brown around the edges.
3
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4
Add 2 cups of the broth and the thyme, stir just once, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, until most of the liquid is absorbed.
5
Layer the zucchini, carrot, remaining 1/2 cup broth, and the heavy cream over the rice without stirring.
6
Cover and simmer for about 8 minutes, just until the liquid is absorbed and the vegetables are tender.
7
While the vegetables are cooking, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat until sizzling hot (see Know-how, page 100).
8
Add the mushrooms and saute until golden brown, about 3 minutes.
9
Just before serving, stir the mushrooms, Parmesan cheese, and parsley into the rice and serve warm.
10
To make a lighter version of this dish that feels just as indulgent, substitute strained Greek yogurt or more chicken broth for the heavy cream.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup long-grain white rice (preferably Carolina Gold), 2 ounces country ham, diced, and more.

Yes, Creamed Vegetable Rice falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamed Vegetable Rice

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