Serious Eats Red Minestrone From 'stewed' Recipe

Total time: 45 minutes

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Net Carbs are 10% of calories per serving, at 28g 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 Serious Eats Red Minestrone From 'stewed' Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 10% of calories per serving, at 28g 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 37%. At 847mg, 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 Red Minestrone From 'stewed' Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings   ( 366 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 283
Total Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 55mg
Sodium: 847mg
Total Carbohydrates: 30g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 4g
Protein: 6g
Calcium: 62mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 390mg Vitamin A: 296mcg
Vitamin C: 13mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup carrots, scrubbed, 1/4-inch dice
  • 1 cup Spanish onions, 1/4-inch dice
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup celery, minced
  • Pinch chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 quart water
  • 1 cup plum tomatoes, 1/4-inch dice
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces fresh pasta
  • 1 cup zucchini, diced and blanched
  • 1 cup loosely packed fresh spinach
  • Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
  • Garnish
  • Grated cheese (such as Parmesan or Romano)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, torn into little scraps

Instructions

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