What other ingredients can I add?

Veggies like bell peppers or avocado work well.

Is quinoa gluten-free?

Yes, quinoa is naturally gluten-free.

Grains

A refreshing quinoa bowl infused with ginger and lemon, perfect for a light meal.

Pro 100 g

130 kcal

1 cup

260 kcal

(200 g)

Protein	Kohlenhydrate	Fett
4.1 g / 100g	24.2 g / 100g	2 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 13% · Carbs 73% · Fat 14%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 cup (200 g, 260 kcal) is 13% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup takes about 63 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Ginger Lemony Quinoa Bowl is number 2 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 137 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Nutty Barley Salad	120	4 g
Ginger Lemony Quinoa Bowl	130	4.1 g
Turmeric Rice Salad	130	3 g
Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries	140	4 g
Apple Cinnamon Quinoa	143	4.1 g
Bulgur and Roasted Veggie Bowl	150	5 g

Nutrition data updated June 13, 2026.

Portion	Gramm	Kalorien
1 cup	200 g	260 kcal
1/2 cup	100 g	130 kcal

8/10

Low in calories and high in flavor, ideal for weight loss.

What other ingredients can I add?: Veggies like bell peppers or avocado work well.
Is quinoa gluten-free?: Yes, quinoa is naturally gluten-free.
How long does it take to cook quinoa?: About 15-20 minutes.

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