Epicurious Beer-can Cabbage Sandwiches Recipe

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Net Carbs are 10% 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 Beer-can Cabbage Sandwiches Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 10% 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 27%. At 631mg, 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.
  • Since this food is a sandwich or a wrap, it might come with a bun or similar bread item. Remove the sandwich bun to significantly reduce the amount of net carbs and calories. Eliminating breads from a meal can make it more keto-friendly. A single slice of bread contains at least 75 calories and 15g of carbohydrates; a single English muffin usually has 120 calories and 25g of carbohydrates; the average bagel has 350 calories and 50g of carbohydrates; a regular tortilla has 470 calories and 98g of carbohydrates.

Epicurious Beer-can Cabbage Sandwiches Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 16 servings   ( 219 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 273
Total Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 23mg
Sodium: 631mg
Total Carbohydrates: 31g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 17g
Protein: 8g
Calcium: 223mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 362mg Vitamin A: 183mcg
Vitamin C: 48mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 large purple cabbage (about 3 1/2 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more
  • 1 (12-ounce) can pale lager
  • 2 cups homemade or store-bought barbecue sauce (preferably Kraft Original Barbecue Sauce), divided
  • 1/2 large white onion, cut into 1/2" rings
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon honey
  • 1 medium carrot (about 6 ounces), coarsely grated using the grater disk on a food processor or the largest holes on a box grater
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 6 seeded Kaiser rolls or sturdy hamburger buns
  • 12 slices cheddar cheese
  • Sliced pickled jalapeños (for serving)

Instructions

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