Thaifood.about.com Thai Massaman Vegetarian Thai Curry Recipes Recipe

Total time: 30 minutes

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Net Carbs are 9% of calories per serving, at 33g 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 Thaifood.about.com Thai Massaman Vegetarian Thai Curry Recipes Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 9% of calories per serving, at 33g 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 29%. At 676mg, 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.

Thaifood.about.com Thai Massaman Vegetarian Thai Curry Recipes Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 584 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 378
Total Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 5mg
Sodium: 676mg
Total Carbohydrates: 43g
Dietary Fiber: 10g
Sugar: 13g
Protein: 15g
Calcium: 140mg Iron: 6mg
Potassium: 1250mg Vitamin A: 446mcg
Vitamin C: 70mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 thumb-size pieces fresh galangal OR ginger
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • optional: 1 red chili, minced
  • 3 cups strong-tasting faux chicken stock (this one is my favorite)
  • 4 bay leaves
  • 1/2 tsp. turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cardamom
  • 4 whole cardamoms (Thai cardamom, OR green cardamom)
  • 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. whole cumin seed
  • 1 Tbsp. ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1 Tbsp. soy sauce (use wheat-free for gluten-free diets)
  • 3-4 cups chopped cauliflower (chopped into florets)
  • 2 cups pumpkin or squash cut into large cubes
  • 1.5 to 2 cups cooked or canned chickpeas, drained
  • 1 large carrot, sliced
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 1/4 to 1/3 can coconut milk
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • generous handfuls of fresh coriander or basil
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil

Instructions

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