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A filling rice-and-bean dish providing fiber and plant-based protein.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Basmati Rice with Kidney Beans (200 g) has 272 calories. That works out to 136 calories per 100 g. It contains 55.6 g of carbs, 10.4 g of protein, 1 g of fat and 7 g of fiber. Its 0.3 mg of Copper covers 33% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 200 g
272
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
55.6g
· 20% DV
Protein
10.4g
· 21% DV
Fat
1g
· 1% DV
Fiber
7g
· 25% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 81% · Protein 15% · Fat 4%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 272 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 55.6 g | 20% |
| Fiber | 7 g | 25% |
| Protein | 10.4 g | 21% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 200 g | 272 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28.4 g | 39 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 136 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 100 g | 136 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 245 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 250 g | 340 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 300 g | 408 kcal |
| 1 bottle (medium) | 300 g | 408 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 476 kcal |
Calculated from 136 calories per 100 g.
This dish uses barbunya, the Turkish name for cranberry or borlotti beans, rather than assuming they are kidney beans. The beans are cooked until tender and combined with basmati rice; dried beans need soaking and separate cooking first.
Yes, but add cooked barbunya to the rice rather than simmering dried beans and rice together from the start. Dried beans take much longer to soften, so cooking everything together can leave the rice mushy before the beans are ready.
Yes, drained and rinsed canned beans work well in Basmati rice with barbunya. Stir them in near the end of cooking, just long enough to heat through, so they keep their shape and do not make the rice overly soft.
Soak dried barbunya before making Basmati rice with barbunya, then cook the beans separately until tender. Canned beans and most fresh or frozen beans do not need soaking, though they should still be cooked or heated until soft.
Rinse and drain the basmati rice, use the appropriate amount of cooking liquid, and avoid stirring it repeatedly. Add already-cooked barbunya near the end, then let the pilaf rest covered so the grains finish steaming without breaking.
Cumin, black pepper, paprika, and a little chili work well in Basmati rice with barbunya. Onion and tomato are also common flavor bases; cook the spices briefly with the aromatics before adding the rice and cooking liquid.
Serve Basmati rice with barbunya with a crisp salad, pickled vegetables, or a cooling yogurt side. For a fully plant-based plate, choose salad or roasted vegetables instead of yogurt.
Basmati rice with barbunya generally keeps for 3–4 days in a covered container in the refrigerator when cooled and stored promptly. Reheat it until steaming hot throughout, and avoid leaving cooked rice at room temperature for extended periods.
Yes, Basmati rice with barbunya freezes well in airtight, portion-sized containers. Thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat thoroughly; the rice may be softer after freezing, so a small splash of water can help restore moisture.
Basmati rice with barbunya can fit into a weight-loss eating plan, and its beans and fiber can make a meal more filling. Pair a moderate serving with vegetables rather than relying on the pilaf alone to make the meal satisfying.
Vitamins
Folate
90µg · 23% DV
B1
0.16mg · 13% DV
B3
2.1mg · 13% DV
B6
0.2mg · 12% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.3mg · 33% DV
Manganese
0.7mg · 30% DV
Phosphorus
170mg · 24% DV
Selenium
10µg · 18% DV
Potassium ⭐
300mg · 9% DV
Sodium
6mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Barbunya basmati pilavı is a Turkish-style rice dish made with fragrant basmati and barbunya, the Turkish cranberry bean. The beans turn tender and creamy while the long-grain rice stays distinct, giving the dish a mild, comforting flavour.
In Turkey, it may be served as a filling main or alongside other home-cooked dishes. For English-speaking readers elsewhere, it works well as a vegan centrepiece or a substantial side, paired with a crisp salad or pickled vegetables. Rice and beans provide both fibre and plant-based protein; each 100 g has 3.5 g of fibre. Add extra vegetables for a lighter, more varied plate.
Medium
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.24g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.28g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.