Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Popular
Health score
30%
Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa
20 min.
4
291kcal

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Ingredients

  • cups broccoli chopped
  • cup quinoa rinsed well
  • servings salt and pepper to taste
  • cup cheddar shredded
  • 1.5 cups vegetable broth 

Equipment

    Directions

    1. Bring the quinoa, broth and broccoli to a boil over medium heat, reduce the heat and simmer covered until the broth has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender,about 13-17 minutes.
    2. Mix in the cheese, let it melt and season with salt and pepper.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories291kcal
    Protein18.78%
    Fat37.74%
    Carbs43.48%

    Properties

    Glycemic Index
    26
    Glycemic Load
    1.26
    Inflammation Score
    -8
    Nutrition Score
    18.739565118499%

    Flavonoids

    Luteolin
    0.35mg
    Kaempferol
    3.45mg
    Myricetin
    0.03mg
    Quercetin
    1.43mg

    Nutrients percent of daily need

    Calories:291.03kcal
    14.55%
    Fat:12.35g
    19%
    Saturated Fat:5.77g
    36.09%
    Carbohydrates:32.01g
    10.67%
    Net Carbohydrates:27.89g
    10.14%
    Sugar:1.59g
    1.77%
    Cholesterol:28.25mg
    9.42%
    Sodium:747.69mg
    32.51%
    Alcohol:0g
    100%
    Alcohol %:0%
    100%
    Protein:13.82g
    27.65%
    Manganese:0.96mg
    47.99%
    Vitamin C:39.25mg
    47.57%
    Vitamin K:45.56µg
    43.39%
    Phosphorus:352.65mg
    35.27%
    Folate:111.85µg
    27.96%
    Magnesium:100.6mg
    25.15%
    Calcium:240.5mg
    24.05%
    Vitamin B2:0.31mg
    18.31%
    Selenium:12.71µg
    18.15%
    Zinc:2.54mg
    16.9%
    Fiber:4.12g
    16.48%
    Vitamin B6:0.3mg
    15.17%
    Vitamin A:750.84IU
    15.02%
    Copper:0.28mg
    14.09%
    Iron:2.31mg
    12.84%
    Vitamin B1:0.19mg
    12.83%
    Potassium:400.11mg
    11.43%
    Vitamin E:1.59mg
    10.61%
    Vitamin B5:0.7mg
    6.97%
    Vitamin B12:0.3µg
    4.99%
    Vitamin B3:0.94mg
    4.71%
    Vitamin D:0.17µg
    1.13%