What is the cooking time for quinoa?

Quinoa typically takes about 15 minutes to cook.

Is quinoa gluten-free?

Yes, quinoa is a gluten-free grain.

Yes, you can cook quinoa ahead of time and store it in the fridge.

Grains

Spicy and tangy quinoa mixed with chili and lime for a zesty side.

Per 100 g

120 kcal

1 cup cooked

222 kcal

(185 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
4.1 g / 100g	22.5 g / 100g	1.8 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 13% · Carbs 74% · Fat 13%

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

1 cup cooked (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 cooked takes about 54 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Chili Lime 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
Chili Lime Quinoa	120	4.1 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 cooked	185 g	222 kcal
100g	100 g	120 kcal

8/10

Rich in protein and fiber, making it filling and nutritious for weight loss.

What is the cooking time for quinoa?: Quinoa typically takes about 15 minutes to cook.
Is quinoa gluten-free?: Yes, quinoa is a gluten-free grain.
Can I prepare it in advance?: Yes, you can cook quinoa ahead of time and store it in the fridge.

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