Serious Eats Make-ahead Roasted Squash And Kale Salad With Spiced Nuts, Cranberries, And Maple Vinaigrette Recipe Recipe

Total time: 105 minutes

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Net Carbs are 12% of calories per serving, at 49g per serving. The amount is close to the maximum number of net carbs allowed for the keto diet and much higher than the standard recommendation of 25g Net Carbs. You'll have little flexibility to consume additional foods that contain carbs.

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Keto & Health Insights for Serious Eats Make-ahead Roasted Squash And Kale Salad With Spiced Nuts, Cranberries, And Maple Vinaigrette Recipe Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 12% of calories per serving, at 49g per serving. This food is at the upper limits (extremely risky) of what's considered keto-friendly and much higher than standard net carb guidelines for the keto diet. You risk kicking yourself out of ketosis and there's little flexibility to eat more foods that contain carbs. 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 47%. At 1071mg, 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.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Serious Eats Make-ahead Roasted Squash And Kale Salad With Spiced Nuts, Cranberries, And Maple Vinaigrette Recipe Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings   ( 463 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 397
Total Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 1071mg
Total Carbohydrates: 58g
Dietary Fiber: 9g
Sugar: 16g
Protein: 5g
Calcium: 224mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 1546mg Vitamin A: 2229mcg
Vitamin C: 90mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds (1 kilogram, about 1 large or 2 medium) butternut squash, peeled, seeded, quartered, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large bunch (about 8 ounces
  • 250 grams) lacinato or curly kale
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Pinch ground cloves
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups (about 8 ounces
  • 250 grams) pecans
  • 1 small shallot, finely minced (about 2 tablespoons
  • 20 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon (10 grams) whole grain mustard
  • 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) sherry vinegar
  • 1 cup (about 6 ounces
  • 200 grams) dried cranberries or cherries

Instructions

Visit Serious Eats's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)