Serious Eats Green Herb And Kidney Bean Stew (ghormeh Sabzi) From 'the New Persian Kitchen' Recipe

Total time: 1440 minutes

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Net Carbs are 5% of calories per serving, at 27g 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 Green Herb And Kidney Bean Stew (ghormeh Sabzi) From 'the New Persian Kitchen' Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 5% of calories per serving, at 27g 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 54%. At 1252mg, 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 Green Herb And Kidney Bean Stew (ghormeh Sabzi) From 'the New Persian Kitchen' Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 540 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 556
Total Fat: 36g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 4mg
Sodium: 1252mg
Total Carbohydrates: 39g
Dietary Fiber: 12g
Sugar: 7g
Protein: 28g
Calcium: 850mg Iron: 8mg
Potassium: 1252mg Vitamin A: 357mcg
Vitamin C: 61mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 (14-ounce) package firm tofu
  • 5 tablespoons grapeseed oil
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups cooked kidney beans (one 15-ounce can), rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups vegetable or chicken stock, boiling
  • 1/2 pound spinach, coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup tightly packed, coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 cup tightly packed, coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup thinly sliced scallions
  • 2 dried limes, soaked in hot water to cover for 15 minutes
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Extra-virgin olive oil, for finishing

Instructions

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