⏱ 65 min totalSpiced Lemon Rice
Per 1 serving · 114 g · 10 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein7.1g8% of calories
- Carbs57g65% of calories
- Fat10g27% of calories
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Spiced Lemon Rice (114 g) has 344 calories, with 7.1 g of protein, 57 g of carbohydrates and 10 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (65% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (20% DV), thiamine (34% DV) and folate (b9) (37% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 34% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Vitamin C20%
- Thiamine34%
- Folate (B9)37%
- Iron50%
- Phosphorus22%
- Copper49%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Niacin18%
- Vitamin B616%
- Pantothenic acid16%
- Magnesium13%
- Zinc13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium34%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ tsp Turmeric
³⁄₁₆ small Onion
³⁄₁₆ pepper Jalapeno peppers
³⁄₁₆ fruit without seeds Lemon
⅓ tbsp Canola oil
¹⁄₁₆ cup Cashews
⅓ cup White rice
⅓ clove Garlic- 🥄⅓ tsp Salt
¼ tsp Mustard seed
Directions
- 1
Mince the onion and thinly slice the garlic. Cut jalapeno into thin rings. Cut lemon in half and juice. Peel the skin and cut into 2 inch by 1 inch strips, making sure to remove the white portion of the skin.
- 2
Heat oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and turmeric and cook, shaking pan, until mustard seeds pop, 1-2 minutes. Add onion, garlic, and chile and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent, about 7 minutes. Add rice and stir to coat. Add lemon peel, salt, and 3 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until rice is tender, 20-25 minutes.
- 3
Stir in lemon juice. Cover and let stand off heat for 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in cashews.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (114 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 2 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 18 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 5 μg | 4% |
| Thiamine | 0.4 mg | 34% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 16% |
| Folate (B9) | 149 μg | 37% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 16% |
| Choline | 6 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 40 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 214 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 56 mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 153 mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 49% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 44% |
| Selenium | 13 μg | 23% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.4 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 2 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 13 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.2 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.3 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.3 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.2 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.3 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 6 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.4 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 0.3 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.4 g | — |
| Starch | 3 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.2 g | — |
| Valine | 0.4 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 344 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 65minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 41minCycling (moderate)
- 29minRunning (6 mph)
- 48minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Spiced Lemon Rice?
One serving of Spiced Lemon Rice (1 serving) has 344 calories, which works out to 302 calories per 100 g. That is about 17% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Spiced Lemon Rice high in protein?
Not especially. It has 7.1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 8% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Spiced Lemon Rice keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 54 g of net carbs and 65% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Spiced Lemon Rice?
781 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Spiced Lemon Rice?
1.4 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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