⏱ 25 min total

Lemon Zest Rice with Peas and Leeks

Name: Lemon Zest Rice with Peas and Leeks
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ cup White rice; ½ cup Water; ¼ dash Salt; ¼ tbsp Olive oil; ½ cup Leeks; ¼ cup Green peas; ¼ tsp Lemon zest; ¼ dash Black pepper

Per 1 serving · 247 g · 8 ingredients

Calories

252

13%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
5.7g
9% of calories
Carbs
48g
77% of calories
Fat
3.9g
14% of calories

Portion

✓ Low saturated fat
✓ Low sodium
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Lemon Zest Rice with Peas and Leeks (247 g) has 252 calories, with 5.7 g of protein, 48 g of carbohydrates and 3.9 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (77% of calories). It is high in Vitamin K (27% DV), thiamine (33% DV) and folate (b9) (38% DV).

Per 100 g

102cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

2.3g

Net carbs

45g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

2.9g

3.5 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin K27%
Thiamine33%
Folate (B9)38%
Iron43%
Copper22%
Manganese36%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber10%
Vitamin C13%
Niacin17%
Vitamin B615%
Pantothenic acid14%
Phosphorus14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 20 min

1
Rinse the rice under cold water until the runoff is mostly clear; drain well.
2
Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Stir in the rice and a small pinch of salt, reduce to low, cover, and simmer until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and fluff with a fork.
3
While the rice cooks, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 4–5 minutes.
4
Stir in the peas and cook until heated through and crisp‑tender, about 2 minutes.
5
Add the cooked rice to the skillet and toss to combine. Stir in the lemon zest, then season to taste with salt and black pepper. Serve warm.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (247 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	71 μg	8%
Vitamin C	11 mg	13%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	1 mg	6%
Vitamin K	32 μg	27%
Thiamine	0.4 mg	33%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	6%
Niacin	3 mg	17%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	15%
Folate (B9)	153 μg	38%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	14%
Choline	16 mg	3%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	47 mg	5%
Iron	3 mg	43%
Potassium	186 mg	4%
Magnesium	33 mg	8%
Phosphorus	96 mg	14%
Zinc	1 mg	7%
Copper	0.2 mg	22%
Manganese	1 mg	36%
Selenium	8 μg	15%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.3 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	7 μg	—
Arginine	0.4 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	855 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 μg	—
Fructose	0.1 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	0.4 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.2 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	3 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.3 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	0.2 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	0.3 g	—
Starch	1 g	—
Sucrose	2 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.2 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.3 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 252 calories

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

48min
Walking (3.5 mph)
30min
Cycling (moderate)
21min
Running (6 mph)
35min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Lemon Zest Rice with Peas and Leeks?

One serving of Lemon Zest Rice with Peas and Leeks (1 serving) has 252 calories, which works out to 102 calories per 100 g. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Lemon Zest Rice with Peas and Leeks high in protein?

Not especially. It has 5.7 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 9% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Lemon Zest Rice with Peas and Leeks keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 45 g of net carbs and 77% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Lemon Zest Rice with Peas and Leeks?

86 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Lemon Zest Rice with Peas and Leeks?

3.5 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 (247 g)

Calories252

% Daily Value*

Total fat 3.9g	5%
Saturated fat 0.6g	3%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 86mg	4%
Total carbohydrate 48g	17%
Dietary fiber 2.9g	10%
Total sugars 3.5g
Protein 5.7g

* 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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