Food52 Grilled Zucchini Orzo Recipe

Total time: 208 minutes

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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.

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Keto & Health Insights for Food52 Grilled Zucchini Orzo 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 35%. At 795mg, 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 Grilled Zucchini Orzo Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 343 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 729
Total Fat: 62g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 36mg
Sodium: 795mg
Total Carbohydrates: 33g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 10g
Protein: 15g
Calcium: 117mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 599mg Vitamin A: 215mcg
Vitamin C: 35mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 3 zucchinis (any variety, halved)
  • 1 vine ripened tomato (quartered)
  • 1 spring onion (quartered)
  • 5 cloves garlic (whole, in peel)
  • 1 cup goat cheese with cracked peppe
  • Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 lemon (juice and zest)
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

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