Easy quinoa recipes for 250 calories
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}<b>Quinoa Nutrition Facts</b> Ready in about 20 minutes, whole-grain, and gluten-free. Here's how 2/3 cup (the amount of quinoa you'll use for the combos) compares to other whole grains. <b>Quinoa</b><br> 148 calories, 5.4g protein, 3.5g fiber <b>Brown Rice</b><br> 144 calories, 3.4g protein, 2.3g fiber <b>Farro</b><br> 133 calories, 5.3g protein, 4.7g fiber <b>Barley</b><br> 129 calories, 2.4g protein, 4g fiber <b>Bulgur</b><br> 101 calories, 3.7g protein, 5.5g fiber (Randy Mayor & Mandie Mills/Cooking Light)
<b>Rise and Shine</b> Start with 2/3 cup quinoa and then add your favorite combos. First up: 1/4 cup fresh blueberries + 1 tablespoon chopped toasted walnuts + 2 teaspoons brown sugar + 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (Randy Mayor & Mandie Mills/Cooking Light)
<b>The Nutty Moroccan</b> 3 tablespoons cooked chickpeas + 1/4 cup grated fresh carrot + 2 teaspoons toasted pine nuts + 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (Randy Mayor & Mandie Mills /Cooking Light)
<b>Fresh & Dill-icious</b> 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice + 2 tablespoons dried currants + 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill + 1/4 cup fresh squash ribbons + 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (Randy Mayor & Mandie Mills/Cooking Light)
<b>Heirlooms & Avocados</b> 1/2 cup heirloom cherry tomatoes + 1/4 cup sliced avocado + 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro + 3/4 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil (Randy Mayor & Mandie Mills/Cooking Light)
<b>Roots, Greens, & Shoots</b> 1/4 cup roasted sweet potato cubes + 1/2 cup fresh baby spinach + 1 tablespoon chopped toasted pecans + 1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onions (Randy Mayor & Mandie Mills/Cooking Light)
<b>Mint for Summer</b> 1/3 cup fresh summer corn + 1/2 ounce ricotta salata cheese + 2 tablespoons fresh mint + 1/4 cup grated yellow squash (Randy Mayor & Mandie Mills/Cooking Light)
<b>Red, White & Green Crunch</b> 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh radishes + 2 tablespoons thinly sliced snow peas + 1 ounce goat cheese, crumbled + 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (Randy Mayor & Mandie Mills/Cooking Light)
<b>Strawberry Fields</b> 1/3 cup fresh sliced strawberries + 1 tablespoon chopped toasted hazelnuts + 1/4 cup baby arugula + 1/2 ounce goat cheese, crumbled <b>More from Cooking Light</b> <a href="http://www.cookinglight.com/eating-smart/smart-choices/healthy-lunch-ideas-00412000067923/?xid=fox-news-ckl-quinoa-090512">22 Healthy Lunch Ideas</a> <a href="http://www.cookinglight.com/eating-smart/smart-choices/low-calorie-smoothies-00412000077134/http://www.cookinglight.com/eating-smart/nutrition-101/7-health-drinks-00412000077255/?xid=fox-news-ckl-quinoa-090512">Smoothies Under 250 Calories</a> <a href="http://www.cookinglight.com/food/quick-healthy/best-ingredients-quick-cooking-00412000067957/?xid=fox-news-ckl-quinoa-090512">Top 20 Ingredients for Quick Cooking</a> <a href="http://www.cookinglight.com/food/everyday-menus/budget-meal-plan-00412000077203/?xid=fox-news-ckl-quinoa-090512">Budget Meal Plan: $50, 5 Meals, 4 People</a> <a href="http://www.cookinglight.com/eating-smart/nutrition-101/foods-that-fight-fat-00412000077240/?xid=fox-news-ckl-quinoa-090512">5 Foods That Fight Fat</a> (Randy Mayor & Mandie Mills/Cooking Light)