Soups and Meals

Creamy Herbed Rice Mix

This creamy herbed rice mix combines white rice, wild rice, gravy mix and mushrooms in a jar for an easy side dish that simmers in 30 minutes.

Creamy herbed rice mix

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A dry mix of white and wild rice, country gravy mix, herbs and dried mushrooms. Just add water and simmer for a creamy side dish that makes about 10 cups.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
CourseSide Dish
CuisineAmerican
Servings8 servings
Calories106

Ingredients
  

Dry mix
  • 2.75-ounce package country gravy mix (regular or no-fat)
  • 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
  • 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
  • 2 teaspoons dried celery flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/4 cup uncooked wild rice
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped dried mushrooms
To cook
  • 7 cups water
  • Chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • airtight jar
  • saucepan

Directions
 

  1. Mix the gravy mix, bouillon, minced onion, celery flakes, and parsley flakes together.
  2. Alternate the seasoning blend with the wild rice, white rice, and mushrooms in a jar, layering until everything is used up.
  3. Close the jar tightly.

Notes

To cook: empty the jar into a large saucepan or Dutch oven, add 7 cups water, bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, simmer 25 to 30 minutes, stirring now and then, until rice is tender. Garnish with parsley. Slow cooker: combine with 7 cups water and cook on low until tender.
Storage: dry mix airtight in a cool, dry place, best within 6 months. Cooked leftovers: refrigerate promptly, use within 4 days. Frozen cooked portions: best within 3 months. No oxygen absorber or gift tag text.

Nutrition

Serving: 30g | Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2.6g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 246mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 0.7g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 4.6IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 9.7mg | Iron: 1.1mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for 8 servings; chicken bouillon granules counted as beef bouillon powder, dried minced onion counted as dehydrated onion, uncooked wild rice counted as dry wild rice, uncooked white rice counted as dry long-grain white rice. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.


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