Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa
¼ recipe of cheesy broccoli quinoa contains 294 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 42% carbs, 37% fat, and 20% protein. This is a good source of protein (27% of your Daily Value), fiber (15% of your Daily Value), and potassium (9% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 1 recipe
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 25 minutes
Ingredients
Cheddar cheese 1 cup, shredded or 113g
Directions
- Combine broccoli, broth, and quinoa in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, place a cover on the saucepan, and cook at a simmer until the broth has been absorbed and the quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Stir cheddar cheese into the quinoa, replace the lid, and set aside until the cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts
For ¼ recipe of cheesy broccoli quinoa (221g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 294 | |
| Fats | 12g | 16% |
| Saturated fats | 6g | 29% |
| Trans fats | 0.3g | |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 658mg | 29% |
| Carbs | 32g | 11% |
| Net carbs | 27g | |
| Fiber | 4g | 15% |
| Sugar | 1g | |
| Protein | 15g | |
| Calcium | 232mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 429mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2μg | 1% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 11μg | |
| Beta carotene | 192μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 43mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.3mg | 32% |
| Fluoride | 10μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 114μg | 29% |
| Lycopene | 0μg | |
| Magnesium | 101mg | 24% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 41% |
| Niacin | 1mg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 358mg | 51% |
| Retinol | 72μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3mg | 24% |
| Selenium | 13μg | 23% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.2mg | 15% |
| Vitamin A IU | 570IU | |
| Vitamin A | 89μg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2μg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3mg | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 41mg | 45% |
| Vitamin D IU | 7IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.2μg | |
| Vitamin E | 2mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 47μg | 39% |
| Zinc | 2mg | 23% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 1g | |
| Sucrose | 0g | |
| Glucose | 0.2g | |
| Fructose | 0.3g | |
| Lactose | 0.1g | |
| Maltose | 0.1g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 22g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 6g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 3g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2g | |
| Trans fats | 0.3g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0.1g | |
| Total omega 6 | 0.2g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 1g | |
| Arginine | 1g | |
| Aspartic acid | 1g | |
| Cystine | 0.2g | |
| Glutamic acid | 2g | |
| Glycine | 0.5g | |
| Histidine | 0.4g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 1g | |
| Leucine | 1g | |
| Lysine | 1g | |
| Methionine | 0.3g | |
| Phenylalanine | 1g | |
| Proline | 1g | |
| Serine | 1g | |
| Threonine | 1g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.2g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.4g | |
| Valine | 1g | |
