Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 White rice | 270 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Green beans, cut | 220 g | Sweet, Astringent · Cooling |
 Peanuts, toasted | 60 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
 Sesame oil | 17 g | Sweet, Bitter, Astringent · Heating |
 Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 5 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 760 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the white rice until the draining water is mostly clear; soak for 15 minutes and drain.
- Warm the Sesame oil in a heavy pot and bloom the cumin.
- Add the green beans cut, toasted peanuts and drained grain; stir for one minute.
- Pour in the water and add the rock salt; cover and cook on low heat until the grain is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Rest off the heat for eight minutes, then lift the grains gently and serve warm.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (contemporary Indian grain-pot cooking)
Green Bean Peanut Rice is a lightly seasoned one-pot grain dish intended for a warm midday meal. Vata: serve warm, cook until tender, and add a little ghee if the dish feels dry. Pitta: moderate chilies and sharp sourness, favoring coriander or fennel. Kapha: keep the portion light, reduce added fat, and favor ginger or black pepper.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Green Bean Peanut Rice
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (333g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 117 kcal | 389 kcal |
| Protein | 2.9 g | 9.8 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 18.1 g | 60.6 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 3.7 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | 2.6 g |
| Total Fat | 3.7 g | 12.4 g |
| Calcium | 19.8 mg | 66.0 mg |
| Iron | 1.40 mg | 4.67 mg |
| Magnesium | 18.1 mg | 60.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 47.5 mg | 158.7 mg |
| Potassium | 94 mg | 313 mg |
| Sodium | 151 mg | 503 mg |
| Zinc | 0.42 mg | 1.41 mg |
| Copper | 0.11 mg | 0.38 mg |
| Manganese | 0.35 mg | 1.17 mg |
| Selenium | 3.5 µg | 11.6 µg |
| Vitamin C | 2.0 mg | 6.8 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 5.9 µg | 19.7 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.49 mg | 1.63 mg |
| Vitamin K | 7.3 µg | 24.3 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.16 mg | 0.53 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.03 mg | 0.11 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.52 mg | 5.08 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.07 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 94.5 µg | 315.4 µg |
| Choline | 6.1 mg | 20.4 mg |
