Suzy's Signature Red Quinoa
Suzy's Signature Red Quinoa balances warm Chinese five-spice and ginger with a subtle beefy richness from bouillon, creating a fragrant, lightly sweet-and-spiced profile. Each grain stays fluffy and distinct, making it a standout side for weeknight dinners or a flavorful base for veggie bowls and stir-fries.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Suzy's Signature Red Quinoa, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 60
- Heart Health
- 40
- Metabolic
- 47
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water, five-spice powder, butter, bouillon, ginger, and black pepper; bring to a boil and stir until the bouillon dissolves.
- 2
Add quinoa, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pan, and cook until the water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- Calories 234.05 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 7.22 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 40.55 g 15%
- Total Fat 4.72 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 1.01 g Moderate 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 3.92 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 225.78 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 6.59 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 5.02 g --
- Added Sugars 4.97 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 24.69 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.16 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 5.13 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.05 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 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.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Suzy's Signature Red Quinoa is made with 7 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Bouillon, Black Pepper, Butter, and Five Spice. Each serving provides about 234.05 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Suzy's Signature Red Quinoa made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Bouillon, Black Pepper, Butter, Five-Spice, Ground Ginger. The full list of 7 is above.
- How long does it take to make Suzy's Signature Red Quinoa?
- 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 234.05 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Suzy's Signature Red Quinoa easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Suzy's Signature Red Quinoa healthy?
- Suzy's Signature Red Quinoa has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 234.05 calories and 7.22 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 225.78 mg (10% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.01 g (5% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.97 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, 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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