Is this dish gluten-free?

Yes, quinoa is naturally gluten-free.

Cook quinoa and mix with citrus juice, zest, and poppy seeds.

What can I pair with this dish?

It's great with grilled chicken or as a side salad.

Grains

A fresh and zesty quinoa dish with citrus flavors and poppy seeds.

Per 100 g

120 kcal

1 cup

222 kcal

(185 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
4.2 g / 100g	21.3 g / 100g	2.5 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 13% · Carbs 69% · Fat 18%

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

1 cup (185 g, 222 kcal) is 11% 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 54 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Citrus Poppy Seed Quinoa is number 1 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
Citrus Poppy Seed Quinoa	120	4.2 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

Nutrition data updated June 13, 2026.

Serving	Grams	Calories
1 cup	185 g	222 kcal
100g	100 g	120 kcal

7/10

A low-calorie grain perfect for weight loss and packed with nutrients.

Is this dish gluten-free?: Yes, quinoa is naturally gluten-free.
How is it prepared?: Cook quinoa and mix with citrus juice, zest, and poppy seeds.
What can I pair with this dish?: It's great with grilled chicken or as a side salad.

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