Mommyshomecooking.com Cuban Quesadilla Recipes Recipe

Total time: 15 minutes

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Net Carbs are 2% 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 Mommyshomecooking.com Cuban Quesadilla Recipes Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 2% 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 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 72%. At 1650mg, 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.

Mommyshomecooking.com Cuban Quesadilla Recipes Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 656 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 1481
Total Fat: 101g
Saturated Fat: 39g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g
Monounsaturated Fat: 43g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 392mg
Sodium: 1650mg
Total Carbohydrates: 35g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 7g
Protein: 102g
Calcium: 531mg Iron: 8mg
Potassium: 1766mg Vitamin A: 47mcg
Vitamin C: 27mg Vitamin D: 8mcg

Ingredients

  • 4 flour tortillas or wheat tortillas (fajita size)
  • 1 - 2 cups Cacique Manchego, shredded, divided (or more to taste)
  • 4 slices dill pickles
  • 2 cups cuban pulled pork, divided (see recipe bellow)
  • 4 slices thick-cut ham, divided
  • 4 teaspoons yellow mustard, divided
  • 3 - 4 lb pork shoulder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
  • 8 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice (2 medium oranges aprox.)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice ( 2 limes aprox,)

Instructions

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