Spiced Quinoa
Spiced Quinoa brings warm curry, cumin, and a hint of cinnamon together with fluffy grains for a fragrant, savory-sweet side. Chickpeas add hearty texture, while toasted pine nuts and plump raisins provide nutty crunch and gentle sweetness. Serve it warm or chilled alongside roasted meats or as a satisfying vegetarian dish.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spiced Quinoa, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 65
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- 2
Cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot oil until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Stir in stock, quinoa, curry powder, salt, pepper, cumin, and cinnamon; bring to a boil.
- 4
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, about 20 minutes.
- 5
Stir beans, pine nuts, and raisins into the cooked quinoa.
- 6
Serve warm or cold.
- Calories 380.1 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 10.19 g Good Source 20%
- Carbohydrate 44.91 g 16%
- Total Fat 19.51 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 1.49 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 193.91 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 5.4 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 12.35 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 50.56 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 3.62 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 346.7 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 0.96 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.41 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Spiced Quinoa is made with 13 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Stock, Curry Powder, and Garbanzo Beans. Each serving provides about 380.1 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spiced Quinoa made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Stock, Curry Powder, Garbanzo Beans, Garlic. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spiced Quinoa?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 380.1 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spiced Quinoa easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Spiced Quinoa healthy?
- Spiced Quinoa has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 380.1 calories and 10.19 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 193.91 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.49 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, 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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