⏱ 35 min total

Bay Leaf Rice Pilaf

Name: Bay Leaf Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ³⁄₁₆ cup Chicken broth; ¼ cloves, minced Garlic; ½ leaf Bay leaf; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Salt; ¼ cup Water; ⁵⁄₁₆ cup White rice; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Black pepper; ¼ tbsp Olive oil

Per 1 serving · 167 g · 8 ingredients

Calories

245

12%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
4.5g
7% of calories
Carbs
47g
78% of calories
Fat
3.9g
15% of calories

Portion

✓ Low saturated fat
✓ Sugar free
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Bay Leaf Rice Pilaf (167 g) has 245 calories, with 4.5 g of protein, 47 g of carbohydrates and 3.9 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (78% of calories). It is high in thiamine (29% DV), folate (b9) (33% DV) and iron (33% DV).

Per 100 g

147cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

1.8g

Net carbs

46g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

0.8g

0.3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Thiamine29%
Folate (B9)33%
Iron33%
Manganese29%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Niacin16%
Pantothenic acid12%
Phosphorus10%
Copper15%
Selenium16%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 25 min

1
Warm the olive oil in a 1 1/2- to 2-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat. Add the bay leaves and cook, turning occasionally, until lightly browned and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes.
2
Stir in the minced garlic and cook just until pale golden and aromatic, about 30 seconds.
3
Add the rice, salt, and pepper; stir to coat the grains in oil, taking care not to break the bay leaves. Cook 1 minute.
4
Pour in the water and chicken broth and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Cover tightly, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 15 minutes.
5
Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork and discard the bay leaves before serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (167 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	0.4 μg	0%
Vitamin C	0.3 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	1 mg	4%
Vitamin K	2 μg	2%
Thiamine	0.4 mg	29%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	5%
Niacin	3 mg	16%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	9%
Folate (B9)	134 μg	33%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	1%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	12%
Choline	4 mg	1%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	21 mg	2%
Iron	3 mg	33%
Potassium	80 mg	2%
Magnesium	15 mg	4%
Phosphorus	70 mg	10%
Zinc	1 mg	6%
Copper	0.1 mg	15%
Manganese	1 mg	29%
Selenium	9 μg	16%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	0.4 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.4 g	—
Beta carotene	1 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0.1 μg	—
Fructose	0 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.2 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.3 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.2 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	3 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	0.5 g	—
Proline	0.2 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	0.2 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.2 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.3 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 245 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

47min
Walking (3.5 mph)
29min
Cycling (moderate)
20min
Running (6 mph)
35min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Bay Leaf Rice Pilaf?

One serving of Bay Leaf Rice Pilaf (1 serving) has 245 calories, which works out to 147 calories per 100 g. That is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Bay Leaf Rice Pilaf high in protein?

Not especially. It has 4.5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 7% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Bay Leaf Rice Pilaf keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 46 g of net carbs and 78% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Bay Leaf Rice Pilaf?

315 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Bay Leaf Rice Pilaf?

0.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (167 g)

Calories245

% Daily Value*

Total fat 3.9g	5%
Saturated fat 0.6g	3%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0.9mg	0%
Sodium 315mg	14%
Total carbohydrate 47g	17%
Dietary fiber 0.8g	3%
Total sugars 0.3g
Protein 4.5g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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