Tablespoon.com Tex-mex Quinoa Breakfast Bake Recipe

Total time: 70 minutes

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Net Carbs are 4% of calories per serving, at 14g per serving. This food is keto-friendly.

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Keto & Health Insights for Tablespoon.com Tex-mex Quinoa Breakfast Bake Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 4% of calories per serving, at 14g per serving. This meal falls within the range for standard keto diet guidelines (at or under 25g of net carbs). If your daily net carb quota is 25g and if this food almost equals that much, consider whether you're going to eat more food later. Always take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 49%. At 1128mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.

Tablespoon.com Tex-mex Quinoa Breakfast Bake Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12 servings   ( 192 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 388
Total Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 163mg
Sodium: 1128mg
Total Carbohydrates: 16g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 2g
Protein: 21g
Calcium: 194mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 435mg Vitamin A: 124mcg
Vitamin C: 18mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Progresso™ reduced sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
  • 1 cup uncooked white quinoa, rinsed, drained
  • 2 tablespoons Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (8 oz)
  • 1 lb bulk chorizo sausage
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
  • 8 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • Sour cream, as desired
  • Lime wedges, as desired

Instructions

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