Serious Eats Meat Lite: Cemita Strata Recipe Recipe

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Net Carbs are 9% of calories per serving, at 24g per serving. This food is keto-friendly.

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Keto & Health Insights for Serious Eats Meat Lite: Cemita Strata Recipe Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 9% of calories per serving, at 24g per serving. This meal falls within the range for standard keto diet guidelines (at or under 25g of net carbs). If your daily net carb quota is 25g and if this food almost equals that much, consider whether you're going to eat more food later. Always 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 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 Meat Lite: Cemita Strata Recipe Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 16 servings   ( 138 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 272
Total Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 90mg
Sodium: 457mg
Total Carbohydrates: 28g
Dietary Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 4g
Protein: 14g
Calcium: 200mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 280mg Vitamin A: 73mcg
Vitamin C: 2mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 4 ounces chorizo, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 5 scallions, white and light green parts, minced
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, minced
  • 1 or 2 (1-pound) day-old cemitas (a seeded Mexican bread used to make cemita sandwiches), cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3/4 cup Manchego cheese
  • 3/4 cup pepper jack cheese

Instructions

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