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Light vegetable dish made with omega-3-rich purslane and basmati rice
In season: Spring · Summer
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Purslane sauté with basmati rice (180 g) has 166 calories. That works out to 92 calories per 100 g. It contains 21.2 g of carbs, 3.8 g of protein, 7.6 g of fat and 3.4 g of fiber. Its 97.2 µg of Vitamin K covers 81% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 180 g
166
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
21.2g
· 8% DV
Protein
3.8g
· 8% DV
Fat
7.6g
· 10% DV
Fiber
3.4g
· 12% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 50% · Protein 9% · Fat 41%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 166 kcal | |
| Total fat | 7.6 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.08 g | 5% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 288 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrate | 21.2 g | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% |
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 serving (medium) | 180 g | 166 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 18 g | 17 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (medium) | 54 g | 50 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 83 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 92 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 140 g | 129 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 160 g | 147 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 230 kcal |
Calculated from 92 calories per 100 g.
Purslane sauté with basmati rice is made by briefly cooking washed purslane with aromatics, then simmering it with basmati rice and water. Add the purslane toward the end so it softens without becoming overly mushy, and cook until the rice is tender.
Add the basmati rice after sautéing the aromatics and before adding the purslane. Toasting it briefly helps coat the grains; add the purslane later in the cooking so its tender leaves do not break down while the rice finishes.
Plain yogurt or cucumber yogurt dip goes especially well with purslane sauté with basmati rice. For a fuller meal, serve it with grilled vegetables or a simple salad; its tangy, tender greens pair well with cool and crisp sides.
Purslane sauté with basmati rice tastes mildly tangy and fresh, with soft greens and fragrant rice. Purslane can become more sour as it cooks, so add lemon or other acidic ingredients sparingly if you want the rice and greens to taste balanced.
Yes, purslane sauté with basmati rice is commonly enjoyed with yogurt. Serve plain yogurt or a cucumber yogurt dip on the side rather than cooking it into the dish, so the yogurt stays cool and creamy against the warm rice.
No, purslane sauté with basmati rice is one way to prepare purslane, while purslane stew may be wetter and may not include rice. Recipes also vary in whether they use onion, tomatoes, or yogurt, so the names do not always mean the same dish.
Rinse purslane several times in a bowl of cold water to remove grit caught between its leaves, then drain it well. Remove any tough, thick stems; the tender stems can be chopped along with the leaves for the sauté.
Store leftover purslane sauté with basmati rice in a covered container in the refrigerator, cooling it promptly rather than leaving it out. Because it contains cooked rice, refrigerate leftovers soon after serving and eat them within a short time.
Yes, but freezing can make the purslane limp and the basmati rice softer or watery after thawing. For the best texture, eat the dish fresh; if freezing it, divide it into sealed portions and thaw only what you plan to use.
Yes, reheat purslane sauté with basmati rice until steaming hot, preferably once. Warm it gently in a pan with a small splash of water if it seems dry, and avoid cooling and reheating the same leftovers repeatedly.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
97.2µg · 81% DV
Vitamin A
212.4µg · 24% DV
Vitamin C
15.12mg · 17% DV
Vitamin E
2.52mg · 17% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.58mg · 25% DV
Copper
0.2mg · 22% DV
Potassium ⭐
513mg · 15% DV
Iron
2.52mg · 14% DV
Sodium
288mg · 13% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
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Purslane sauté with basmati rice combines tender purslane leaves and stems with fragrant, long-grain basmati. Purslane is eaten across Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines, where its pleasantly tangy leaves are used in cooked dishes as well as salads; the rice makes this version a simple, filling vegetable meal.
Serve it warm as a light lunch or supper, or as a vegetable side alongside other dishes. A squeeze of lemon complements purslane’s fresh, slightly tart flavour, and a crisp salad makes an easy pairing. The dish is mostly vegetables and rice, with purslane contributing omega-3 fats. Use a modest amount of oil if you want to keep the meal lighter.
High
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
1.08g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.24g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.63g
Omega 6:3 ratio 0.7:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.