Twohealthykitchens.com Chicken Fajita Quinoa Bake (no Pre-cooking Recipe

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Net Carbs are 10% of calories per serving, at 26g 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 Twohealthykitchens.com Chicken Fajita Quinoa Bake (no Pre-cooking Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 10% of calories per serving, at 26g 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 31%. At 706mg, 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.

Twohealthykitchens.com Chicken Fajita Quinoa Bake (no Pre-cooking Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 10 servings   ( 239 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 267
Total Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 19mg
Sodium: 706mg
Total Carbohydrates: 32g
Dietary Fiber: 6g
Sugar: 4g
Protein: 14g
Calcium: 63mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 591mg Vitamin A: 44mcg
Vitamin C: 28mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • * 1 16-ounce jar of your favorite thick and chunky salsa (see note)
  • * 1 15-ounce can black bean, rinsed and drained
  • * 1 14.5-ounce can reduced sodium chicken broth
  • * 1 cup uncooked quinoa (rinsed if needed - see note)
  • * 1 red pepper, (to equal about 1 1/2 cup)
  • * 1 green pepper, (to equal about 1 1/2 cup)
  • * 1/2 of a large sweet onion, (to equal about 1 3/4 - 2
  • cup)
  • * 1 pound chicken breast,, or 1 pound chicken tender
  • (see note)
  • * 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • * 3 teaspoon chili powder
  • * 2 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • * 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • * 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

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