Asian Quinoa BBQ⏱ 40 min total

Asian Quinoa BBQ

Per 1 serving · 319 g · 11 ingredients

Calories
479
24%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    24g
    19% of calories
  • Carbs
    64g
    52% of calories
  • Fat
    16g
    29% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Asian Quinoa BBQ (319 g) has 479 calories, with 24 g of protein, 64 g of carbohydrates and 16 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (52% of calories). It is high in protein (47% DV), dietary fiber (29% DV) and Vitamin K (66% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 70% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
150cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.9g
Net carbs
56g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
8g
6.7 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein47%
  • Dietary fiber29%
  • Vitamin K66%
  • Thiamine37%
  • Riboflavin (B2)29%
  • Vitamin B654%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin E16%
  • Niacin17%
  • Pantothenic acid17%
  • Choline17%
  • Potassium15%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium70%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 30 min
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 325°F and grease a baking sheet.

  2. 2

    Drain the tofu, cut into 1/2-inch chunks, and press dry with paper towels. Roll in flour, and coat in teriyaki sauce.

  3. 3

    Bake the tofu for 30 minutes, then cover with aluminum foil and set aside.

  4. 4

    While tofu is baking, cook quinoa according to package directions. Warm chickpeas in a pan over medium heat.

  5. 5

    In a medium sauté pan, heat half of the olive oil over medium-high heat until it glistens. Add chopped onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, then add spinach. Add remaining olive oil if needed and cook until spinach wilts, 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and cover.

  6. 6

    Combine the cooked spinach mixture and chickpeas with the quinoa. Season with salt and pepper, stir, and cover. Let sit for 3-5 minutes.

  7. 7

    Serve the quinoa mixture with the baked tofu and enjoy!

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (319 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A71 μg
8%
Vitamin C6 mg
7%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E2 mg
16%
Vitamin K79 μg
66%
Thiamine0.4 mg
37%
Riboflavin (B2)0.4 mg
29%
Niacin3 mg
17%
Vitamin B61 mg
54%
Folate (B9)193 μg
48%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
17%
Choline93 mg
17%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium304 mg
30%
Iron7 mg
84%
Potassium719 mg
15%
Magnesium183 mg
44%
Phosphorus476 mg
68%
Zinc3 mg
27%
Copper1 mg
78%
Manganese2 mg
104%
Selenium25 μg
45%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene853 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0.2 μg—
Fructose0.3 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0.4 g—
Glutamic acid4 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.3 g—
Monounsaturated fats7 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats5 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch22 g—
Sucrose0.2 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.3 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 479 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 91min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 58min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 40min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 67min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Asian Quinoa BBQ?

One serving of Asian Quinoa BBQ (1 serving) has 479 calories, which works out to 150 calories per 100 g. That is about 24% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Asian Quinoa BBQ high in protein?

It provides a solid 24 g of protein per serving (47% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 19% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Asian Quinoa BBQ keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 56 g of net carbs and 52% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Asian Quinoa BBQ?

1615 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Asian Quinoa BBQ?

6.7 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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