Greek Quinoa
Greek Quinoa is a lively salad where fluffy grains meet briny Kalamata olives, tangy feta, and sweet cherry tomatoes, all glossed with olive oil and brightened by fresh basil. It’s refreshing yet satisfying, great served chilled or at room temperature for potlucks, picnics, or casual lunches.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Greek Quinoa, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 51 / 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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- 28
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 51
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 20
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
In a saucepan, bring the water and quinoa to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender and the water is absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Move the quinoa to a large serving bowl and let it cool completely.
- 2
Drizzle olive oil over the cooled quinoa and stir. Gently fold the olives, feta cheese, tomatoes, and basil into the quinoa.
- Calories 518.35 kcal High 26%
- Protein 10.37 g Good Source 21%
- Carbohydrate 43.6 g 16%
- Total Fat 35.38 g High 45%
- Saturated Fat 6.49 g High 32%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 12.47 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 478.5 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 8.95 g Good Source 32%
- Total Sugars 5.65 g --
- Added Sugars 4.97 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 116.11 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.38 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 4.36 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 49.55 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 1.22 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Greek Quinoa is a Greek side dish recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cherry Tomato, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Fresh Basil, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 518.35 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Greek Quinoa?
- It is a Greek recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Greek Quinoa made of?
- The main ingredients are Cherry Tomato, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Fresh Basil, Olive Oil, Quinoa. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Greek Quinoa?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 518.35 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Greek Quinoa easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Greek Quinoa healthy?
- Greek Quinoa has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 518.35 calories and 10.37 g of protein, or 21% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 478.5 mg (21% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 6.49 g (32% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.97 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Tomatoes, 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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