Food Network Deep-fried Eggplant Croutons Recipe

Total time: 25 minutes

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Net Carbs are 5% of calories per serving, at 40g per serving. The amount is risky for the keto diet, but still keto-friendly. Your eating options afterward may be limited, so take anticipated meal consumptions into consideration.

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Keto & Health Insights for Food Network Deep-fried Eggplant Croutons Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 5% of calories per serving, at 40g per serving. This food is risky for the keto diet (it's above the standard keto diet guidelines) but it's still keto-friendly. Consuming this item may limit your ability to eat more foods that contain carbs. Take into consideration whether you intend to consume additional meals or what 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's calories per serving is around 40% of a standard 2,000 calorie diet and probably higher if your calorie limit is lower than 2,000. If you plan to eat more meals later in the day, you should reconsider this item. If the portion size of this meal is large and satiates your appetite, and keeps you full until much later in the day, then you shouldn't have any worries. The problem is if you eat a lot of calories later, which puts you at risk for overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 41%. At 945mg, 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 Deep-fried Eggplant Croutons Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 408 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 802
Total Fat: 61g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g
Monounsaturated Fat: 40g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 126mg
Sodium: 945mg
Total Carbohydrates: 50g
Dietary Fiber: 10g
Sugar: 9g
Protein: 16g
Calcium: 324mg Iron: 6mg
Potassium: 779mg Vitamin A: 368mcg
Vitamin C: 13mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • Canola oil, for frying
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup seasoned Italian bread crumbs
  • 1 eggplant, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • Salt
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano leaves
  • 1 tablespoon chopped basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  • 1 bag spring mix greens
  • 1 heart romaine, chopped
  • 10 basil leaves, torn
  • 10 fresh oregano leaves
  • 10 parsley leaves
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

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