Rice with Mushrooms

🛒 Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (110 g) basmati rice

• 400 g mushrooms

• 100 ml thick tomato sauce

• 1 carrot

• 1 leek - white part only

• 1 tbsp dried vegetables

• 3 sprigs fresh thyme

• 2 bay leaves

• 2 tsp salt

• 2 tbsp avocado oil (or another fat)

🧑‍🍳 Instructions

1. Rinse the rice well until the water runs clear.

2. Cut the mushrooms into large pieces.

3. Grate the carrot.

4. Finely chop the leek and rinse it in a colander under running water.

5. In a large pan on the stove, add the avocado oil, leek, salt, and a little water. Sauté for 3-4 minutes.

6. Gradually add the carrot and mushrooms, about every 2-3 minutes.

7. When the mushrooms soften, add the tomato sauce, dried vegetables, and rice. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes.

8. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, add 500 ml water, and stir. Add the bay leaves and thyme sprigs.

9. Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 30–35 minutes.

10. Remove from the oven and let it rest to absorb any remaining moisture.

Enjoy 🌷