Kale & Quinoa Salad with Maple Mustard Tempeh⏱ 40 min total

Kale & Quinoa Salad with Maple Mustard Tempeh

Per 1 serving · 550 g · 15 ingredients

Calories
694
35%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    39g
    21% of calories
  • Carbs
    79g
    43% of calories
  • Fat
    30g
    36% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Kale & Quinoa Salad with Maple Mustard Tempeh (550 g) has 694 calories, with 39 g of protein, 79 g of carbohydrates and 30 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (43% of calories). It is high in protein (78% DV), dietary fiber (41% DV) and Vitamin A (90% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 53% and 24% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
126cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
5.6g
Net carbs
68g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
11g
14 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein78%
  • Dietary fiber41%
  • Vitamin A90%
  • Vitamin C118%
  • Vitamin E21%
  • Vitamin K414%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Choline12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium53%
  • Saturated fat24%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 30 min
  1. 1

    Cook quinoa according to package directions.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, whisk together vegetable broth, Dijon mustard, tamari, maple syrup, and paprika to create the tempeh marinade. Slice the tempeh and prepare the vegetables.

  3. 3

    Place tempeh slices in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pour the marinade over the tempeh and cook, flipping occasionally, until the marinade has evaporated or been absorbed, about 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    In a large bowl, place the chopped kale. Add tahini and lemon juice, then massage into the kale for 1-2 minutes. Season with salt to taste.

  5. 5

    Add the cooked quinoa, chopped vegetables, and fresh dill to the bowl. Mix well, divide into two bowls, and top with the cooked maple mustard tempeh.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (550 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A812 μg
90%
Vitamin C107 mg
118%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E3 mg
21%
Vitamin K497 μg
414%
Thiamine1 mg
69%
Riboflavin (B2)1 mg
76%
Niacin7 mg
43%
Vitamin B61 mg
63%
Folate (B9)281 μg
70%
Vitamin B120.1 μg
5%
Pantothenic acid2 mg
31%
Choline67 mg
12%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium411 mg
41%
Iron10 mg
122%
Potassium1,680 mg
36%
Magnesium294 mg
70%
Phosphorus865 mg
124%
Zinc5 mg
47%
Copper2 mg
269%
Manganese4 mg
170%
Selenium19 μg
34%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene1,962 μg—
Arginine3 g—
Aspartic acid4 g—
Beta carotene8,658 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.5 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride4 μg—
Fructose2 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose2 g—
Glutamic acid7 g—
Glycine2 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine2 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine3 g—
Lycopene1 μg—
Lysine2 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.5 g—
Monounsaturated fats9 g—
Phenylalanine2 g—
Polyunsaturated fats12 g—
Proline2 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine2 g—
Starch31 g—
Sucrose8 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine2 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.4 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine2 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 694 calories

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

  • 132min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 83min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 58min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 98min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Kale & Quinoa Salad with Maple Mustard Tempeh?

One serving of Kale & Quinoa Salad with Maple Mustard Tempeh (1 serving) has 694 calories, which works out to 126 calories per 100 g. That is about 35% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Kale & Quinoa Salad with Maple Mustard Tempeh high in protein?

It provides a solid 39 g of protein per serving (78% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 21% 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 Kale & Quinoa Salad with Maple Mustard Tempeh keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 68 g of net carbs and 43% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Kale & Quinoa Salad with Maple Mustard Tempeh?

1229 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Kale & Quinoa Salad with Maple Mustard Tempeh?

14 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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