Food Network Whole-grain Greek Meatloaf Recipe

Total time: 120 minutes

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Net Carbs are 6% 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 Food Network Whole-grain Greek Meatloaf Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 6% 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 contains trans fat, a type of fat that's considered extremely unhealthy. Trans-fatty acids elevate bad cholesterol and lowers good cholesterol. And increases the likelihood for heart disease, strokes, and Type 2 diabetes. The FDA has mostly banned high amounts of trans-fatty acids in prepared foods, but you can still find trans fat quantities on food labels. Especially for most fast-food meals. Learn more about unhealthy fats.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 27%. At 627mg, 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.

Food Network Whole-grain Greek Meatloaf Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings   ( 271 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 447
Total Fat: 27g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 83mg
Sodium: 627mg
Total Carbohydrates: 32g
Dietary Fiber: 6g
Sugar: 4g
Protein: 23g
Calcium: 117mg Iron: 6mg
Potassium: 673mg Vitamin A: 60mcg
Vitamin C: 10mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 cup bulgur wheat
  • 1 English cucumber, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch chunks
  • 2 medium plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Cooking spray
  • 2 medium yellow onions, ends removed, peeled and quartered
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 pound 85-percent lean ground beef
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, optional
  • Nonfat Greek yogurt, for serving

Instructions

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