San Francisco Gate Vietnamese Chicken Meatballs In Lettuce Cups Recipe

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Net Carbs are 12% 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 San Francisco Gate Vietnamese Chicken Meatballs In Lettuce Cups Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 12% 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 78%. At 1797mg, 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.

San Francisco Gate Vietnamese Chicken Meatballs In Lettuce Cups Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 10 servings   ( 272 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 218
Total Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 67mg
Sodium: 1797mg
Total Carbohydrates: 28g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 19g
Protein: 18g
Calcium: 47mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 516mg Vitamin A: 55mcg
Vitamin C: 20mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • The meatballs:
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 large shallots, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 lime, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped mint
  • 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • -- Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
  • -- Rice flour, for rolling
  • -- Sugar, for rolling
  • The sauce:
  • 1 quart chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup fish sauce
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • The wraps:
  • 40 butter lettuce cups, from about 4 small heads (large leaves can be cut in half)
  • 1/2 red onion, sliced thin
  • -- Thinly sliced Thai chile peppers, for garnish
  • -- Fresh mint and cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

Visit San Francisco Gate's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)