Epicurious Quinoa Cakes With Eggplant-tomato Ragù And Smoked Mozzarella Recipe

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Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 34g 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 Epicurious Quinoa Cakes With Eggplant-tomato Ragù And Smoked Mozzarella Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 6% of calories per serving, at 34g 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 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.

Epicurious Quinoa Cakes With Eggplant-tomato Ragù And Smoked Mozzarella Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 492 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 547
Total Fat: 36g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g
Monounsaturated Fat: 22g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 69mg
Sodium: 209mg
Total Carbohydrates: 43g
Dietary Fiber: 9g
Sugar: 9g
Protein: 16g
Calcium: 204mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 837mg Vitamin A: 120mcg
Vitamin C: 42mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 4 to 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 1/2 pounds eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup drained bottled roasted red peppers, rinsed and chopped
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/4 pound smoked mozzarella, diced (1 cup)

Instructions

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