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Traditional rice pilaf cooked with green beans
In season: Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Green bean rice pilaf (180 g) has 230 calories. That works out to 128 calories per 100 g. It contains 40.3 g of carbs, 4.7 g of protein, 5.6 g of fat and 3.2 g of fiber. Its 0.6 mg of Manganese covers 25% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 58 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 180 g
230
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
40.3g
· 15% DV
Protein
4.7g
· 9% DV
Fat
5.6g
· 7% DV
Fiber
3.2g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 70% · Protein 8% · Fat 22%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 230 kcal | |
| Total fat | 5.6 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 0.94 g | 5% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 324 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrate | 40.3 g | 15% |
| Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% |
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% |
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) | 180 g | 230 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (mini) | 15 g | 19 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 115 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 128 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 140 g | 179 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 256 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 240 g | 307 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 384 kcal |
Calculated from 128 calories per 100 g.
Green bean rice pilaf is made by cooking chopped green beans and rice together with aromatics and a little liquid. Soften onion in oil, add the beans and rinsed rice, then cover and cook gently until the rice is tender.
Green bean rice pilaf usually contains green beans, rice, onion, oil, salt, and water or broth. Some home versions add tomato, tomato paste, or herbs, but those additions vary by cook and are not essential to the dish.
Green bean rice pilaf is based on fasulye diblesi, a traditional dish from Turkey’s Black Sea region, particularly associated with Giresun. In this style of dible, vegetables and rice cook together in one pot rather than being served as separate components.
Yes, green bean rice pilaf is an English name for fasulye diblesi. The Turkish dish is not simply plain rice pilaf topped with beans: chopped beans and rice are cooked together, and regional recipes may include onion or tomato.
Yes, frozen green beans work in green bean rice pilaf. Add them straight to the pot or thaw and drain them first; because frozen beans may soften sooner than fresh ones, check their texture as the rice cooks.
Use only enough liquid to cook the rice, rinse the rice before adding it, and keep the pot covered over low heat. Avoid frequent stirring, which can break down the rice and release starch as the green beans soften.
A medium- or long-grain rice that holds its shape works well for green bean rice pilaf. Rinse it before cooking to remove surface starch, and follow the liquid guidance for your chosen variety so the beans and rice finish together.
Serve green bean rice pilaf with plain yogurt, a crisp salad, or pickles. Since the rice and green beans cook together as a substantial one-pot dish, a fresh, tangy side balances the meal without requiring another heavy course.
Yes, green bean rice pilaf can be made without tomato. Tomato or paste appears in some home variations, but the core dish relies on green beans and rice; omitting tomato lets their flavor come through more clearly.
Refrigerate leftover green bean rice pilaf in a covered container once it has cooled, and reheat it until steaming hot throughout. Add a small splash of water if the rice has dried out, and stir gently to avoid crushing the beans.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
21.6µg · 18% DV
Folate
39.6µg · 10% DV
B6
0.16mg · 9% DV
B3
1.44mg · 9% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.58mg · 25% DV
Selenium
8.64µg · 16% DV
Sodium
324mg · 14% DV
Copper
0.13mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
212mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Green bean rice pilaf is a home-style dish associated with Turkey’s Black Sea region, where chopped green beans and rice are cooked together, often with onion and tomato. Recipes vary from household to household. The beans bring a gently sweet, fresh flavour, while the rice turns soft and absorbs the cooking juices. It is usually served warm as a simple lunch or dinner, either on its own or alongside other dishes; plain yoghurt or a crisp salad makes a good pairing. Most of its energy comes from carbohydrates, with the beans adding some fibre. Use a modest amount of oil for a lighter version.
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
0.94g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.12g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.19g
Omega 6:3 ratio 22.4:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (22.4:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.