Rice and Carrot Casserole

Rice and Carrot Casserole is a comforting, baked dish where rice and sliced or grated carrots are cooked together in a savory broth or creamy sauce, often with onions and herbs. It's a staple of home-style cooking in many Western countries, particularly popular in the United States and United Kingdom as a simple, hearty side dish.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is typically high in carbohydrates from the rice, with moderate fat depending on the use of butter or cream. It provides a good source of energy, dietary fiber, and vitamin A from the carrots, with a rough calorie ballpark of 250-350 per serving.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	4.5 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	6 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	350 mg
Vitamin A	450 µg
Vitamin C	8 mg
Vitamin K	15 µg
Potassium	320 mg
Calcium	60 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Magnesium	30 mg
Phosphorus	80 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents a classic 'comfort food' that transforms humble, staple ingredients into a satisfying meal. Nutritionally, the pairing of rice with carrots offers a balanced mix of quick-release and sustained energy, along with beta-carotene for eye health.