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Hearty rice pilaf prepared with red meat, carrots, and oil
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Uzbek Pilaf with Red Meat (250 g) has 460 calories. That works out to 184 calories per 100 g. It contains 57.8 g of carbs, 16 g of protein, 18 g of fat and 3.3 g of fiber. Its 1.3 µg of B12 covers 54% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 60 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 250 g
460
KCAL / 250G
Carbs
57.8g
· 21% DV
Protein
16g
· 32% DV
Fat
18g
· 23% DV
Fiber
3.3g
· 12% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 51% · Protein 14% · Fat 35%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 460 kcal | |
| Total fat | 18 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 4.05 g | 20% |
| Trans fat | 0.13 g | |
| Sodium | 525 mg | 23% |
| Total carbohydrate | 57.8 g | 21% |
| Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% |
| Protein | 16 g | 32% |
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) | 250 g | 460 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 20 g | 37 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 184 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 120 g | 221 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 180 g | 331 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 350 g | 644 kcal |
| 2 cup (large) | 360 g | 662 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 450 g | 828 kcal |
Calculated from 184 calories per 100 g.
Uzbek Pilaf with Red Meat is a hearty one-pot dish made with rice, red meat, carrots, and oil. Often called plov, it is associated with Uzbek cuisine, and its seasonings and meat can vary between household and regional recipes.
Uzbek Pilaf with Red Meat is made by browning the meat with onion, cooking carrots with it, then adding rice and water to finish the dish. Keeping the rice mostly undisturbed as it cooks helps the grains hold their shape.
Lamb shoulder or beef chuck works well in Uzbek Pilaf with Red Meat because these cuts become tender during slow cooking. Trim large excess pieces of fat, but leave enough to give the meat and rice their characteristic richness.
Cumin is the signature spice in many versions of Uzbek Pilaf with Red Meat, with garlic and black pepper also commonly used. Some recipes add other seasonings, but a restrained hand lets the meat, carrots, and rice remain the main flavors.
Uzbek Pilaf with Red Meat is often assembled in layers so the rice can steam above the meat and carrots without becoming mushy. Stirring too much after adding the rice can break the grains and make the finished pilaf sticky.
Yes, Uzbek Pilaf with Red Meat is a type of plov, the name commonly used for Central Asian pilaf. Plov recipes differ by region, but Uzbek versions are especially associated with rice, meat, carrots, and cooking them together in one pot.
Carrots for Uzbek Pilaf with Red Meat are traditionally cut into strips rather than grated. The strips keep their texture during cooking and give the dish its characteristic look; grated carrots soften more quickly and can blend into the rice.
A fresh salad or pickled vegetables pair well with Uzbek Pilaf with Red Meat. Their crisp, tangy flavors balance the rich rice and meat, and plain yogurt can also be served alongside it.
Yes, you can make Uzbek Pilaf with Red Meat ahead and reheat it gently before serving. Add a splash of water and cover the pan so the rice steams back to a tender texture instead of drying out.
Store leftover Uzbek Pilaf with Red Meat in a covered container in the refrigerator once it has cooled. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, until steaming hot throughout, and avoid repeatedly cooling and reheating the same batch.
Vitamins
B12
1.3µg · 54% DV
B3
4.5mg · 28% DV
B6
0.4mg · 24% DV
B1
0.22mg · 18% DV
Minerals
Selenium
26µg · 47% DV
Manganese
0.85mg · 37% DV
Copper
0.3mg · 33% DV
Phosphorus
228mg · 33% DV
Sodium
525mg · 23% DV
Potassium ⭐
395mg · 12% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Uzbek Pilaf with Red Meat is a Central Asian rice dish cooked with red meat, carrots and oil. The ingredients are often simmered together so the rice takes on the savoury flavour of the meat and the sweetness of the carrots; home recipes may also include onion and spices.
In Uzbekistan it is commonly served as a substantial shared meal, and it works just as well as a filling main dish for an international table. The grains are rich and savoury, with tender meat and soft, sweet-edged carrots. It is mainly a rice-based source of energy, with some protein from the meat; a 100 g portion provides 6.4 g of protein. For a lighter plate, use oil sparingly and serve it with a crisp salad.
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
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
4.05g
MONOUNSATURATED
8.45g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.73g
Omega 6:3 ratio 35.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (35.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.