Quinoa and Kale with Creole Spice
This quick side dish combines fluffy quinoa and tender sliced lacinato kale with sautéed shallot, chicken broth, and a warm, spicy Creole seasoning. Olive oil and salt round out the flavors, making it a colorful, hearty accompaniment for weeknight dinners or a simple grain-and-greens lunch.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quinoa and Kale with Creole Spice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 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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- 66
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 62
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan; stir in quinoa. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until quinoa is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
- 2
Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan; cook kale in boiling water until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain. Heat olive oil in the same saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir shallot until softened, about 5 minutes. Add kale and cook, stirring, until desired doneness. Mix quinoa into the vegetable mixture and season with salt and Creole seasoning.
- 3
Simmer until the quinoa is tender and the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan; cook the kale in the boiling water until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 5
Drain.
- 6
Heat the olive oil in the same saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir the shallot until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 7
Add the kale, cooking and stirring, until it reaches your preferred doneness.
- 8
Stir the quinoa into the vegetable mixture and season with salt and Creole seasoning.
- Calories 244.77 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 8.4 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 47.38 g 17%
- Total Fat 3.71 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.39 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 4.69 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 308.54 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 13.86 g Good Source 50%
- Total Sugars 20.24 g --
- Added Sugars 19.91 g High 40%
- Calcium 119.03 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.73 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 37.81 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 445.21 mcg Good Source 49%
- Vitamin C 105.36 mg Good Source 117%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Quinoa and Kale with Creole Spice is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Broth, Creole Seasoning, Kale, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 244.77 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quinoa and Kale with Creole Spice made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Broth, Creole Seasoning, Kale, Olive Oil, Quinoa. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Quinoa and Kale with Creole Spice?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 244.77 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quinoa and Kale with Creole Spice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Quinoa and Kale with Creole Spice healthy?
- Quinoa and Kale with Creole Spice has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 244.77 calories and 8.4 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 308.54 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 19.91 g (40% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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