Baked Shroom Rice

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   Over moderately-high heat in an ovenproof saucepan, melt the butter until the foam subsides.
3. 3
   Add the mushrooms and saute until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Add the garlic and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5. 5
   Add the rice and stir constantly until the rice is coated and lightly toasted.
6. 6
   Season with salt and pepper.
7. 7
   Add the chicken stock and bring up to a boil.
8. 8
   Cover with a tight fitting lid and cook on the middle rack in the oven until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 17 to 20 minutes.
9. 9
   Remove from the oven and let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
10. 10
    Fluff with a fork before serving.
11. 11
    BYOC: Want to get more whole grains in the kids?
12. 12
    Try doing this with brown rice and add a little more chicken stock and a little more time.