Quinoa Pilaf Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Quinoa Pilaf

A simple yet delicious vegetable and quinoa pilaf.

Yields:

8 servings

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Meal Type:

Main Dish
Side Dish
Lunch

Rating:

Ingredients

2 cups quinoa dry
1/2 cup carrots, chopped
1/2 cup celery, diced
1 clove garlic
1 cup onions, chopped
2 tbsps olive oil
2 tsps cumin
1 tsp ground oregano
1/2 tsp sea salt
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup water

Directions

Sauté veggies in olive oil until cooked.
Stir in spices and quinoa.
Stir in boiling broth and water.
Cover and cook for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories

Amount Per Serving 222

% Daily Value*

Total Fat

Amount Per Serving 6.8g

% Daily Value 9%
- Saturated Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 0.536g
- Trans Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 0g
- Polyunsaturated Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 0.481g
- Monounsaturated Fat
  
  Amount Per Serving 2.655g
Cholesterol

Amount Per Serving 0mg

% Daily Value 0%
Sodium

Amount Per Serving 320mg

% Daily Value 14%
Total Carbohydrate

Amount Per Serving 34.42g

% Daily Value 13%
- Dietary Fiber
  
  Amount Per Serving 5.1g
  
  % Daily Value 18%
- Total Sugars
  
  Amount Per Serving 5.96g
  
  Includes -g Added Sugars
Protein

Amount Per Serving 5.48g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

Vitamin A

Amount Per Serving 8mcg

% Daily Value 1%
Vitamin C

Amount Per Serving 3mg

% Daily Value 3%
Vitamin D

Amount Per Serving -mcg

% Daily Value -%
Calcium

Amount Per Serving 2mg

% Daily Value 0%
Iron

Amount Per Serving 3mg

% Daily Value 17%
Potassium

Amount Per Serving 96mg

% Daily Value 2%

Nutrition summary:

Calories 222 KCal
Fat 6.8 g
Carbs 34.42 g
Protein 5.48 g

There are 222 calories in 1 serving of Quinoa Pilaf.

How long would it take to burn off 222 KCal?
Basketball	22 minutes
Cycling (10 MPH)	30 minutes
Jogging	18 minutes
Running	15 minutes
Swimming (crawl, moderate pace)	22 minutes
Walking	26 minutes
Weight Training	26 minutes
Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.