Creamy Brown Rice "Risotto" Recipe

Name: Creamy Brown Rice "Risotto"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms; 1/2 large white onion, diced; 4 large garlic cloves; 3/4 cup cooked cauliflower; 1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup milk; 1 tablespoon butter; 4 tablespoons cream cheese; 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup chicken broth

Servings: persons

1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 large white onion, diced
4 large garlic cloves
3/4 cup cooked cauliflower
1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
4 tablespoons cream cheese
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chicken broth

1
Saute onion and mushroom in 1 tbs. of olive oil until softened, in last 1-2 minutes of cooking add one crushed garlic clove and cook until golden
2
Remove the vegatables from the pan and add in 2 more tbs. of olive oil. Add 3 crushed garlic cloves and cook until golden.
3
Once garlic is golden deglaze pan with 1/2 cup chicken broth, reduce chicken broth and garlic until it is thick and brown then add in 1 tbs of butter.
4
Melt butter into liquid and add in previous vegatables including the reserved cooked cauliflower.
5
Add in the milk and let heat for about 30 seconds, then add in all of the cream cheese and continuously stir until it has melted inches.
6
stir in all of the Parmesan cheese.
7
When cheese has melted add in brown rice and stir in to sauce until fully combined and heated through.
8
*TIP* I used left over cooked brown rice that was in the fridge but you can also use fresh brown rice and even use white rice, pasta, or just use this as a sauce for anything you feel fits :).

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms, 1/2 large white onion, diced, 4 large garlic cloves, 3/4 cup cooked cauliflower, and more.

Yes, Creamy Brown Rice "Risotto" 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.

Creamy Brown Rice "Risotto"

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