⏱ 30 min total

Smoky Quinoa and Black Bean Salad

Name: Smoky Quinoa and Black Bean Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ cup Quinoa; 1 tbsp Olive oil; ¼ tbsp Apple cider vinegar; ⅛ tsp Smoked paprika; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp, ground Cumin seed; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Garlic powder; ⅛ tsp Salt; ⅛ tsp Black pepper; ¼ cup Black beans; ½ medium Red bell pepper; ½ medium Scallions

Per 1 serving · 193 g · 11 ingredients

Calories

361

18%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
11g
12% of calories
Carbs
43g
47% of calories
Fat
17g
41% of calories

Portion

✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Smoky Quinoa and Black Bean Salad (193 g) has 361 calories, with 11 g of protein, 43 g of carbohydrates and 17 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (47% of calories). It is high in protein (21% DV), dietary fiber (32% DV) and Vitamin C (88% DV).

Per 100 g

187cal

medium energy density

Protein per 100 cal

Net carbs

34g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

2.8 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein21%
Dietary fiber32%
Vitamin C88%
Vitamin E29%
Vitamin K24%
Thiamine24%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin A11%
Niacin10%
Pantothenic acid13%
Potassium13%
Zinc17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 20 min

1
Prepare quinoa according to package directions, then fluff with a fork and set aside to cool in the refrigerator.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
3
Rinse and drain the black beans. Dice the bell peppers and slice the scallions.
4
In a large bowl, combine the beans, bell peppers, scallions, and cooled quinoa.
5
Pour the dressing over and stir until everything is evenly mixed and coated, adjusting salt to taste as needed.
6
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (193 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	98 μg	11%
Vitamin C	79 mg	88%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	4 mg	29%
Vitamin K	29 μg	24%
Thiamine	0.3 mg	24%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	21%
Niacin	2 mg	10%
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg	33%
Folate (B9)	150 μg	38%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	13%
Choline	49 mg	9%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	56 mg	6%
Iron	4 mg	47%
Potassium	597 mg	13%
Magnesium	117 mg	28%
Phosphorus	285 mg	41%
Zinc	2 mg	17%
Copper	0.4 mg	43%
Manganese	1 mg	50%
Selenium	5 μg	8%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.4 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	12 μg	—
Arginine	1 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	1,017 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0.1 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	2 g	—
Glycine	0.5 g	—
Histidine	0.3 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.4 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	1 g	—
Lycopene	0.1 μg	—
Lysine	1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.2 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	11 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	3 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	22 g	—
Sucrose	0 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.3 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.2 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 361 calories

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

68min
Walking (3.5 mph)
43min
Cycling (moderate)
30min
Running (6 mph)
51min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Smoky Quinoa and Black Bean Salad?

One serving of Smoky Quinoa and Black Bean Salad (1 serving) has 361 calories, which works out to 187 calories per 100 g. That is about 18% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Smoky Quinoa and Black Bean Salad high in protein?

It provides a solid 11 g of protein per serving (21% 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 Smoky Quinoa and Black Bean Salad keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 34 g of net carbs and 47% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Smoky Quinoa and Black Bean Salad?

387 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Smoky Quinoa and Black Bean Salad?

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (193 g)

Calories361

% Daily Value*

Total fat 17g	21%
Saturated fat 2.2g	11%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 387mg	17%
Total carbohydrate 43g	15%
Dietary fiber 9g	32%
Total sugars 2.8g
Protein 11g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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