The Kitchn Recipe: Grilled Bread Dressing With Cranberries And Leeks Recipe

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Net Carbs are 14% of calories per serving, at 33g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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  • Net Carbs are 14% of calories per serving, at 33g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. 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 20%. At 460mg, 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.

The Kitchn Recipe: Grilled Bread Dressing With Cranberries And Leeks Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 10 servings   ( 198 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 232
Total Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 38mg
Sodium: 460mg
Total Carbohydrates: 37g
Dietary Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 10g
Protein: 8g
Calcium: 133mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 297mg Vitamin A: 59mcg
Vitamin C: 13mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 (16- to 18-ounce) day-old loaf rustic bread
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup unfiltered apple cider vinegar or sherry vinegar
  • 3 large leeks, white and tender green parts only, chopped (about 4 cups)
  • 3 large celery stalks, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
  • 1 Honeycrisp or other firm apple, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage leaves
  • 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken or turkey stock, preferably homemade, warmed
  • 2 packed cups bitter greens, such as baby kale or torn mustard greens

Instructions

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