Fragrant Jasmine Rice Pilaf with Peas
Fragrant Jasmine Rice Pilaf with Peas features fluffy grains scented with bay leaf and sweet onion, punctuated by tender green peas for gentle pops of freshness. It’s a simple, aromatic side that complements roasted meats, grilled fish, or veggie mains, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fragrant Jasmine Rice Pilaf with Peas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 73
- Heart Health
- 28
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 25
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onion and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the green peas, bay leaf, and jasmine rice, then stir to coat the rice.
- 2
Pour 3 cups water into the saucepan and add the salt. Raise the heat to medium and bring the rice to a quick simmer. Lower the heat to low and let the rice simmer gently and sit uncovered until all the liquid is absorbed. Cover the rice, remove from the heat, and let it sit for about 40 minutes.
- Calories 361.01 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 5.49 g Moderate 11%
- Carbohydrate 69.83 g 25%
- Total Fat 6.38 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 0.92 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 13.63 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 4.24 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 7.75 g --
- Added Sugars 7.44 g Moderate 15%
- Calcium 8.3 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.31 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 34.33 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 1.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 2.62 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Fragrant Jasmine Rice Pilaf with Peas is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Diced Onion, Dried Bay Leaves, Green Peas, and Jasmine Rice. Each serving provides about 361.01 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fragrant Jasmine Rice Pilaf with Peas made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Onion, Dried Bay Leaves, Green Peas, Jasmine Rice, Olive Oil. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Fragrant Jasmine Rice Pilaf with Peas?
- About 1 hr in total: 10 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 361.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fragrant Jasmine Rice Pilaf with Peas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Fragrant Jasmine Rice Pilaf with Peas healthy?
- Fragrant Jasmine Rice Pilaf with Peas has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 361.01 calories and 5.49 g of protein, or 11% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 7.44 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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