⏱ 50 min totalBalsamic Rice with Lentils, Peppers, and Walnuts
Per 1 serving · 197 g · 5 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein21g14% of calories
- Carbs108g73% of calories
- Fat8.8g13% of calories
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Balsamic Rice with Lentils, Peppers, and Walnuts (197 g) has 581 calories, with 21 g of protein, 108 g of carbohydrates and 8.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (73% of calories). It is high in protein (41% DV), dietary fiber (35% DV) and Vitamin C (56% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein41%
- Dietary fiber35%
- Vitamin C56%
- Thiamine69%
- Niacin40%
- Vitamin B668%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E10%
- Riboflavin (B2)18%
- Choline14%
- Potassium14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ cup Lentils
¼ cup, chopped Red bell pepper
¹⁄₁₆ cup, chopped English walnuts
½ fl oz Newman's Own balsamic vinaigrette
½ cup Brown rice
Directions
- 1
Cook the brown rice in a saucepan according to package directions until tender; drain any excess water if needed and let stand a few minutes to steam off.
- 2
In a separate pot, cook the lentils according to package directions until just tender; drain well.
- 3
In a medium bowl, combine the warm rice, lentils, chopped red bell pepper, walnuts, and balsamic vinaigrette. Toss gently until evenly coated.
- 4
Taste and adjust seasoning if desired, then serve immediately.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (197 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 60 μg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 50 mg | 56% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 6 μg | 5% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 69% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Niacin | 6 mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 68% |
| Folate (B9) | 273 μg | 68% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 3 mg | 51% |
| Choline | 80 mg | 14% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 49 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 644 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 171 mg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 478 mg | 68% |
| Zinc | 4 mg | 34% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 81% |
| Manganese | 4 mg | 193% |
| Selenium | 22 μg | 40% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 7 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 617 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 4 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.3 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 24 g | — |
| Sucrose | 2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 3 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 581 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 110minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 70minCycling (moderate)
- 48minRunning (6 mph)
- 82minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Balsamic Rice with Lentils, Peppers, and Walnuts?
One serving of Balsamic Rice with Lentils, Peppers, and Walnuts (1 serving) has 581 calories, which works out to 295 calories per 100 g. That is about 29% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Balsamic Rice with Lentils, Peppers, and Walnuts high in protein?
It provides a solid 21 g of protein per serving (41% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 14% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Balsamic Rice with Lentils, Peppers, and Walnuts keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 98 g of net carbs and 73% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Balsamic Rice with Lentils, Peppers, and Walnuts?
195 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Balsamic Rice with Lentils, Peppers, and Walnuts?
4.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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