Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad⏱ 45 min total

Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad

Per 1 serving · 294 g · 11 ingredients

Calories
485
24%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    16g
    12% of calories
  • Carbs
    72g
    58% of calories
  • Fat
    16g
    30% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low sodium
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad (294 g) has 485 calories, with 16 g of protein, 72 g of carbohydrates and 16 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (58% of calories). It is high in protein (31% DV), dietary fiber (45% DV) and Vitamin A (46% DV).

Per 100 g
165cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3.2g
Net carbs
59g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
13g
5.4 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein31%
  • Dietary fiber45%
  • Vitamin A46%
  • Vitamin C81%
  • Vitamin E33%
  • Vitamin K158%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Choline15%
  • Calcium10%
  • Selenium15%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 30 min
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 400°F.

  2. 2

    Cook the quinoa according to package instructions, then set aside until ready to prepare salads.

  3. 3

    While the quinoa cooks, place the halved jalapeno, diced sweet potatoes, bell pepper, and zucchini on a sheet pan. Toss with olive oil and salt to taste. Roast for 10-12 minutes until golden and tender.

  4. 4

    Fluff the quinoa with a fork and stir in the minced parsley.

  5. 5

    Create a bed of spinach, top with the quinoa mixture, and add the roasted vegetables. Sprinkle with minced shallots and add sliced avocado. Serve immediately.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (294 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A412 μg
46%
Vitamin C73 mg
81%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E5 mg
33%
Vitamin K189 μg
158%
Thiamine0.4 mg
37%
Riboflavin (B2)0.5 mg
36%
Niacin3 mg
20%
Vitamin B61 mg
66%
Folate (B9)281 μg
70%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid2 mg
38%
Choline84 mg
15%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium98 mg
10%
Iron6 mg
71%
Potassium1,222 mg
26%
Magnesium225 mg
54%
Phosphorus478 mg
68%
Zinc3 mg
32%
Copper1 mg
78%
Manganese2 mg
97%
Selenium8 μg
15%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene25 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene4,843 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride4 μg—
Fructose2 g—
Galactose0.1 g—
Glucose2 g—
Glutamic acid2 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine0.4 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.3 g—
Monounsaturated fats9 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats4 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch49 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.4 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.3 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 485 calories

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

  • 92min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 58min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 40min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 68min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad?

One serving of Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad (1 serving) has 485 calories, which works out to 165 calories per 100 g. That is about 24% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad high in protein?

It provides a solid 16 g of protein per serving (31% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 12% 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 Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 59 g of net carbs and 58% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad?

91 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Roasted Vegetable Quinoa Salad?

5.4 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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