Quinoa Tabbouleh with Feta⏱ 35 min total

Quinoa Tabbouleh with Feta

Per 1 serving · 240 g · 10 ingredients

Calories
261
13%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    9.6g
    14% of calories
  • Carbs
    21g
    31% of calories
  • Fat
    16g
    55% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Quinoa Tabbouleh with Feta (240 g) has 261 calories, with 9.6 g of protein, 21 g of carbohydrates and 16 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (55% of calories). It is high in Vitamin K (34% DV), riboflavin (b2) (33% DV) and Vitamin B6 (28% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 28% and 34% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
109cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3.7g
Net carbs
17g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
3.4g
3.8 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Vitamin K34%
  • Riboflavin (B2)33%
  • Vitamin B628%
  • Folate (B9)21%
  • Vitamin B1226%
  • Calcium24%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber12%
  • Vitamin A11%
  • Vitamin C16%
  • Vitamin E12%
  • Thiamine12%
  • Pantothenic acid14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium28%
  • Saturated fat34%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 20 minCook 15 min
  1. 1

    Pour 2 cups of water into a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the quinoa and 1 tsp of salt, then lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, covered. Drain and place in a bowl. Stir in lemon juice, olive oil, and additional salt to taste.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, combine scallions, mint, cucumber, tomatoes, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add the cooked quinoa and mix well. Add the feta cheese just before serving. Enjoy!

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (240 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A97 μg
11%
Vitamin C14 mg
16%
Vitamin D0.1 μg
1%
Vitamin E2 mg
12%
Vitamin K40 μg
34%
Thiamine0.1 mg
12%
Riboflavin (B2)0.4 mg
33%
Niacin1 mg
7%
Vitamin B60.4 mg
28%
Folate (B9)82 μg
21%
Vitamin B121 μg
26%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
14%
Choline27 mg
5%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium238 mg
24%
Iron3 mg
38%
Potassium400 mg
9%
Magnesium69 mg
16%
Phosphorus255 mg
36%
Zinc2 mg
19%
Copper0.2 mg
24%
Manganese1 mg
28%
Selenium8 μg
14%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.4 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene50 μg—
Arginine0.5 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene297 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride2 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid2 g—
Glycine0.2 g—
Histidine0.2 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.4 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene1,158 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.2 g—
Monounsaturated fats7 g—
Phenylalanine0.4 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol47 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch11 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.4 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.3 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.1 μg—

Burning 261 calories

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

  • 50min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 31min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 22min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 37min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Quinoa Tabbouleh with Feta?

One serving of Quinoa Tabbouleh with Feta (1 serving) has 261 calories, which works out to 109 calories per 100 g. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Quinoa Tabbouleh with Feta high in protein?

Not especially. It has 9.6 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 14% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Quinoa Tabbouleh with Feta keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 17 g of net carbs and 31% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Quinoa Tabbouleh with Feta?

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

How much sugar is in Quinoa Tabbouleh with Feta?

3.8 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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