⏱ 30 min totalGrilled Eggplant and Quinoa Salad
Per 1 serving · 191 g · 6 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein7.4g10% of calories
- Carbs36g49% of calories
- Fat13g40% of calories
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Grilled Eggplant and Quinoa Salad (191 g) has 282 calories, with 7.4 g of protein, 36 g of carbohydrates and 13 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (49% of calories). It is high in dietary fiber (26% DV), Vitamin E (20% DV) and Vitamin B6 (26% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Dietary fiber26%
- Vitamin E20%
- Vitamin B626%
- Folate (B9)27%
- Iron31%
- Magnesium25%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin K10%
- Thiamine17%
- Riboflavin (B2)15%
- Niacin10%
- Pantothenic acid14%
- Potassium12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ cup Quinoa
¼ eggplant, unpeeled (approx 1-1/4 lb) Eggplant
¾ tbsp Olive oil
¼ tsp Paprika- 🥄¹⁄₁₆ tsp Salt
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Black pepper
Directions
- 1
Rinse the quinoa under cold water and cook according to package directions.
- 2
Trim the eggplant and slice lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick planks.
- 3
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush both sides of the eggplant with about half of the olive oil and season evenly with the paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Grill the eggplant until tender with distinct grill marks, about 4–5 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and cut into bite-size pieces, if desired.
- 5
Transfer the cooked quinoa to a large bowl. Add the grilled eggplant and drizzle with the remaining olive oil.
- 6
Serve warm.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (191 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 15 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 12 μg | 10% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 26% |
| Folate (B9) | 109 μg | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 14% |
| Choline | 40 mg | 7% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 34 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 567 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 104 mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 229 mg | 33% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 40% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 52% |
| Selenium | 4 μg | 7% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 3 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 160 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0 μg | — |
| Fructose | 2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.3 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.2 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.3 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.5 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.4 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 8 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 0.4 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.3 g | — |
| Starch | 22 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.4 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.2 g | — |
| Valine | 0.3 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 282 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 54minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 34minCycling (moderate)
- 23minRunning (6 mph)
- 40minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Grilled Eggplant and Quinoa Salad?
One serving of Grilled Eggplant and Quinoa Salad (1 serving) has 282 calories, which works out to 148 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Grilled Eggplant and Quinoa Salad high in protein?
Not especially. It has 7.4 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 10% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Grilled Eggplant and Quinoa Salad keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 28 g of net carbs and 49% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Grilled Eggplant and Quinoa Salad?
151 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Grilled Eggplant and Quinoa Salad?
4.9 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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