Cookstr Risotto With Zucchino Striato D’italia Recipe

Total time: 60 minutes

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Net Carbs are 13% 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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Keto & Health Insights for Cookstr Risotto With Zucchino Striato D’italia Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 13% 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 24%. At 556mg, 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.

Cookstr Risotto With Zucchino Striato D’italia Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 10 servings   ( 240 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 257
Total Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 5mg
Sodium: 556mg
Total Carbohydrates: 35g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 1g
Protein: 6g
Calcium: 108mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 169mg Vitamin A: 25mcg
Vitamin C: 8mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ onion, finely diced
  • 2 striato d’Italia or other medium zucchini, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 cups Arborio rice
  • 6 cups vegetable broth or water, brought to a simmer
  • 8 fresh basil leaves, cut into thin slivers
  • Sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ cup freshly grated Grana Padano cheese

Instructions

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