Warm Quinoa and Kale Salad
Warm Quinoa and Kale Salad brings tender greens and fluffy grains together with the nutty aroma of sesame and a gentle heat from ginger and garlic. Crisp water chestnuts and sweet chili sauce add contrast in texture and flavor, while soy and rice vinegar round it out with savory-tangy balance. Serve it as a light lunch or a satisfying side for dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Warm Quinoa and Kale Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 62 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 50
- Heart Health
- 45
- Metabolic
- 62
- Digestive
- 49
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 70
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add green onions, chili sauce, garlic, and ginger; cook until the garlic turns golden, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 3
Transfer to a plate.
- 4
Add the remaining 2 teaspoons sesame oil to the skillet.
- 5
Add the kale and cook until bright green, softened, and lightly charred, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 6
Return the green onion mixture to the skillet.
- 7
Add the red bell pepper.
- 8
Stir in the cooked quinoa, water chestnuts, soy sauce, and vinegar, and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 1121.7 kcal High 56%
- Protein 50.25 g Good Source 101%
- Carbohydrate 208.94 g 76%
- Total Fat 18.18 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 1.01 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 992.81 mg High 43%
- Dietary Fiber 35.22 g Good Source 126%
- Total Sugars 10.73 g --
- Added Sugars 7.57 g Moderate 15%
- Calcium 1139.76 mg Good Source 88%
- Iron 20.58 mg Good Source 114%
- Potassium 165.0 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 4659.78 mcg Good Source 518%
- Vitamin C 1142.79 mg Good Source 1270%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Warm Quinoa and Kale Salad is a Chinese side dish recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Diced Bell Pepper, Fresh Ginger, Green Onion, and Kale. Each serving provides about 1121.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Warm Quinoa and Kale Salad?
- It is a Chinese salad recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Warm Quinoa and Kale Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Bell Pepper, Fresh Ginger, Green Onion, Kale, Minced Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Warm Quinoa and Kale Salad?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1121.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Warm Quinoa and Kale Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Warm Quinoa and Kale Salad healthy?
- Warm Quinoa and Kale Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 67/100. Per serving, it provides 1121.7 calories and 50.25 g of protein, or 101% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 992.81 mg (43% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.01 g (5% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 7.57 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Sesame, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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