Food52 Mussels With Spices, Ginger, Lemongrass And Coriander Recipe

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Net Carbs are 4% of calories per serving, at 30g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

How keto-friendly is Food52 Mussels With Spices, Ginger, Lemongrass And Coriander? The Keto Friendliness Gauge visualizes how much this food conforms to the standard keto diet.

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  • Yellow implies that Net Carbs are a little higher than standard keto diet guidelines.
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Keto & Health Insights for Food52 Mussels With Spices, Ginger, Lemongrass And Coriander Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 4% of calories per serving, at 30g 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 69%. At 1581mg, 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.

Food52 Mussels With Spices, Ginger, Lemongrass And Coriander Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 servings   ( 681 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 667
Total Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 127mg
Sodium: 1581mg
Total Carbohydrates: 32g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 4g
Protein: 56g
Calcium: 167mg Iron: 19mg
Potassium: 1854mg Vitamin A: 486mcg
Vitamin C: 46mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil for frying
  • 1 Thumbnail-sized knob of ginger, grated
  • One 3-inch piece lemongrass, cut into thin slices
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 2 spring onions, cut into slices
  • 1 carrot, cut into cubes
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds, ground
  • 1/3 teaspoon turmeric, ground
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 250 milliliters white wine
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 pounds mussels, rinsed
  • handfuls Fresh coriander, chopped

Instructions

Visit Food52's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)