Is this dish gluten-free?

Yes, quinoa is naturally gluten-free.

Can I add other vegetables?

Absolutely! Try adding bell peppers or carrots for more color and nutrients.

Adding lemon juice or garlic can elevate the taste.

Grains

A nourishing dish featuring quinoa and spinach, seasoned with herbs for a delightful side or main dish.

Per 100 g

180 kcal

1 cup

360 kcal

(200 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
6 g / 100g	30 g / 100g	4 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 13% · Carbs 67% · Fat 20%

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

1 cup (200 g, 360 kcal) is 18% 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 88 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Herbed Quinoa and Spinach is number 6 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
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
Herbed Quinoa and Spinach	180	6 g

Nutrition data updated June 13, 2026.

Serving	Grams	Calories
1 cup	200 g	360 kcal
1/2 cup	100 g	180 kcal

8/10

Low in calories with high fiber, promoting satiety and weight loss.

Is this dish gluten-free?: Yes, quinoa is naturally gluten-free.
Can I add other vegetables?: Absolutely! Try adding bell peppers or carrots for more color and nutrients.
How can I enhance the flavor?: Adding lemon juice or garlic can elevate the taste.

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