Learn how to make this Spicy Mushroom Rice Recipe with garlic, chilli, and herbs. A quick, easy, and flavour-packed one pot dish perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients (Serves 6) -

1 tbsp olive oil

1 onion

1 celery stalk

250g mushrooms

25g dried porcini

2 garlic cloves

2 bay leaves

2 tsp harissa paste

350g brown rice

700ml vegetable stock

Salt and pepper

Method -

To start, place the dried porcini in a bowl and cover with hot water for 5 minutes, drain and roughly chop.

Finely chop the onion, celery and garlic and roughly chop the mushrooms.

Add all of these ingredients to a saucepan with the olive oil and bay leaf, season with salt and pepper and cook on a medium heat for 20 minutes stirring regularly.

Add the harissa and cook for 2 minutes.

Add the rice and cook for another 2 minutes.

Add the vegetable stock, bring to the boil then turn down and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until the rice is cooked.

As an optional extra top with toasted pine nuts and fresh parsley.

This spicy mushroom rice recipe is a simple yet flavourful dish that combines earthy mushrooms with garlic, chilli, and fragrant herbs. It’s cooked all in one pot, making it an easy option for busy weeknights or meal prep. The result is a hearty and satisfying rice dish that can be enjoyed on its own or served alongside your favourite curries, grilled vegetables, or protein.