Herbed Basmati Rice with Nutritional Yeast
Herbed Basmati Rice with Nutritional Yeast features tender, fluffy grains enriched with buttery soy margarine, nutty umami from nutritional yeast, and a gentle lift of garlic and basil. It’s a cozy, aromatic side that pairs beautifully with roasted vegetables, grilled proteins, or hearty stews, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Herbed Basmati Rice with Nutritional Yeast, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 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
- 33
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
In a saucepan, bring 3 cups water to a boil. Add the rice and stir. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and all the liquid is absorbed.
- 2
Melt margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the remaining 2/3 cup water, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, basil, and salt; heat for 5 minutes. Stir in the cooked rice and cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes.
- Calories 219.22 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 5.05 g Moderate 10%
- Carbohydrate 40.32 g 15%
- Total Fat 3.71 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.78 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.58 g High --
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 14.42 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 4.96 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 7.38 g --
- Added Sugars 7.29 g Moderate 15%
- Calcium 11.91 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.78 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 102.72 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 44.65 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Herbed Basmati Rice with Nutritional Yeast is made with 6 ingredients and serves 5. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Basmati Rice, Dried Basil, Garlic Powder, and Margarine. Each serving provides about 219.22 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Herbed Basmati Rice with Nutritional Yeast made of?
- The main ingredients are Basmati Rice, Dried Basil, Garlic Powder, Margarine, Nutritional Yeast. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Herbed Basmati Rice with Nutritional Yeast?
- About 30 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 219.22 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Herbed Basmati Rice with Nutritional Yeast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Herbed Basmati Rice with Nutritional Yeast healthy?
- Herbed Basmati Rice with Nutritional Yeast has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 219.22 calories and 5.05 g of protein, or 10% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 7.29 g (15% of the Daily Value). 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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