Serious Eats Cook The Book: Healthy And Delicious Quinoa Cake With Crystallized Ginger Recipe

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Net Carbs are 12% 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 Serious Eats Cook The Book: Healthy And Delicious Quinoa Cake With Crystallized Ginger Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 12% 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.

Serious Eats Cook The Book: Healthy And Delicious Quinoa Cake With Crystallized Ginger Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 16 servings   ( 78 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 280
Total Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 50mg
Sodium: 182mg
Total Carbohydrates: 37g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 21g
Protein: 6g
Calcium: 75mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 242mg Vitamin A: 64mcg
Vitamin C: 4mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 1 cup spelt flour, plus more for flouring the pan
  • 1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped Brazil nuts, toasted
  • 4 to 6 tablespoons coarsely chopped crystallized ginger, to taste
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for greasing the pan
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

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