Epicurious Swiss Chard Lasagna With Ricotta And Mushroom Recipe

Total time: 120 minutes

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Net Carbs are 5% of calories per serving, at 28g 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 Swiss Chard Lasagna With Ricotta And Mushroom Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 5% of calories per serving, at 28g 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 35%. At 809mg, 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.

Epicurious Swiss Chard Lasagna With Ricotta And Mushroom Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 servings   ( 349 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 559
Total Fat: 39g
Saturated Fat: 19g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 89mg
Sodium: 809mg
Total Carbohydrates: 31g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 8g
Protein: 23g
Calcium: 482mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 748mg Vitamin A: 421mcg
Vitamin C: 20mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 turkish bay leaf
  • 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon (scant) ground nutmeg
  • Pinch of ground cloves
  • 1 pound swiss chard, center rib and stem cut from each leaf
  • 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 1/3 cups chopped onion
  • 4 large garlic cloves, chopped, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
  • Coarse kosher salt
  • 1 pound crimini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 9 7 x 3-inch lasagna noodles
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 15-ounce container whole-milk ricotta cheese (preferably organic), divided
  • 6 ounces italian fontina cheese, coarsely grated (about 1 1/2 cups packed), divided
  • 8 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese, divided
  • Test-kitchen tip: to test for doneness, insert the blade of a small knife deep into the center of the lasagna for 30 seconds. remove the knife and feel the blade. if it's hot, so is the lasagna.

Instructions

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