How do I prepare lemon garlic quinoa?

Cook quinoa in water, then add lemon juice and sautéed garlic for flavor.

Can I use it as a salad base?

Yes, it makes a great base for salads, adding flavor and nutrients.

Absolutely! Quinoa is naturally gluten-free and a great grain choice.

Grains

Lemon garlic quinoa is a flavorful grain dish that's both refreshing and satisfying, ideal as a side or a base for meals.

Per 100 g

130 kcal

1 cup

240 kcal

(185 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
4 g / 100g	24 g / 100g	2 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 12% · Carbs 74% · Fat 14%

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

1 cup (185 g, 240 kcal) is 12% 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 59 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Lemon Garlic Quinoa 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
Lemon Garlic Quinoa	130	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

Nutrition data updated June 15, 2026.

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How do I prepare lemon garlic quinoa?: Cook quinoa in water, then add lemon juice and sautéed garlic for flavor.
Can I use it as a salad base?: Yes, it makes a great base for salads, adding flavor and nutrients.
Is it gluten-free?: Absolutely! Quinoa is naturally gluten-free and a great grain choice.

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