Vegetable Rice Gratin
Vegetable Rice Gratin is a comforting baked dish where cooked rice is mixed with a variety of vegetables, bound in a creamy sauce, topped with cheese, and baked until golden. It typically features ingredients like broccoli, carrots, peas, onions, and mushrooms, all enveloped in a béchamel or cheese sauce. This dish is a popular home-style comfort food found in many Western cuisines, particularly in American and European home cooking.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in carbohydrates from the rice and fats from the cheese and creamy sauce, with moderate protein. It provides key nutrients like fiber and vitamins from the vegetables, along with calcium from the dairy. A typical serving can range from 400 to 600 calories, depending on the portion size and richness of the sauce.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Calcium | 150 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.3 mcg |
| Folate | 60 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
What makes Vegetable Rice Gratin culturally interesting is its role as a versatile 'clean-out-the-fridge' meal, adaptable to seasonal or leftover vegetables. Nutritionally, it's a way to increase vegetable intake in a palatable, comforting format, though the creamy sauce and cheese can make it a richer dish.
