Plov - caloric content, composition, benefits

Plov is one of the most favorite dishes in our country. In addition, that is very tasty pilaf, its caloric value and benefit to the human body is significant. I must say at once that the nutritional value of this extremely popular dish depends directly on the products that make up its composition. So, what affects the caloric content of pilaf in the first place and how can you change it if necessary.

Pilaf is meat (and from completely different types of meat), fruit, with mushrooms, with seafood. So, for example, from mutton (Asian) pilaf, the calorie content of which reaches 360 kcal per 100 g of product, is undoubtedly the most nutritious. Further down the descending goes pilaf from pork - up to 300 kcal, from beef - up to 250 kcal. And the least fat and low-calorie of the meat types of this dish is chicken pilaf - caloric value of about 180 kcal. Surprisingly, when adding fruits (dried apricots and raisins) this dish has the same energy value. The most dietary can be called mushroom pilaf, its caloric value is about 90 kcal.

Another obligatory component is Fig. This ingredient has a surprisingly high energy value - 330 kcal. That is, it is he who gives the dish the main charge of nutrition. If we can use more or less fatty varieties of meat or even replace it with fruits or mushrooms at will, then rice is an absolutely indispensable component in the preparation of pilaf.

The composition of this culinary masterpiece usually includes other products: onions, carrots, garlic, vegetable oil or animal fat for frying. They, too, have a certain energy value. Here is an approximate caloric content of products per 100 grams:

• Carrots - 35 kcal;
• Onions - 30 kcal;
• Garlic - 149 kcal;
• Fat / oil - 890 kcal.

Changing the composition and caloric content of products, you can reduce the nutritional value of pilaf. For example, exclude garlic or use less fatty meat. It is possible not to use oil and fat for frying, but just slightly to put out the selected products. For cooking dietary pilaf, you can take mushrooms or vegetable assortment. But remember: such a replacement will significantly reduce not only the calorie content, but also the taste qualities of everyone's favorite traditional dish. If you follow a figure, it is better just to enjoy the usual pilaf, but in small portions.

By the way, despite the fact that the classic pilaf is a fat enough dish, it is surprisingly easily and quickly absorbed by our body. And the use of pilaf does not lead to drowsiness and lethargy, as is usually the case after eating fatty foods. On the contrary, leaving a feeling of satiety and lightness, the nutrients give us a charge of vivacity and a lot of vitamins. Thus, a high content of vitamin B2 in rice and fiber improves the exchange of amino acids. Meat in the composition of pilaf gives us vitally important protein, vitamins of group B and PP. In onions, there is a lot of vitamin C, which supports our immunity. A carrot is completely rich in a number of minerals and vitamins A, B, C and PP. Not to mention the nutritional value of garlic, which, in addition, also kills a large number of different bacteria.

Plov can be called a unique dish, which deserves all-people's love. Prepare it at home, as usual, or make something new - in any case, health and a good mood for your household is guaranteed.