Food Network Taco Pockets Recipe

Total time: 40 minutes

Keto Friendliness Gauge

Net Carbs are 5% of calories per serving, at 47g per serving. The amount is close to the maximum number of net carbs allowed for the keto diet and much higher than the standard recommendation of 25g Net Carbs. You'll have little flexibility to consume additional foods that contain carbs.

How keto-friendly is Food Network Taco Pockets? The Keto Friendliness Gauge visualizes how much this food conforms to the standard keto diet.

  • Green implies that Net Carbs fall within standard keto diet guidelines.
  • Yellow implies that Net Carbs are a little higher than standard keto diet guidelines.
  • Orange implies that Net Carbs are much higher than standard keto diet guidelines and risks kicking you out of ketosis.
  • Red implies that the amount of Net Carbs fall within the upper limits allowed by the keto diet and there's a high risk of getting kicked out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Food Network Taco Pockets Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 5% of calories per serving, at 47g per serving. This food is at the upper limits (extremely risky) of what's considered keto-friendly and much higher than standard net carb guidelines for the keto diet. You risk kicking yourself out of ketosis and there's little flexibility to eat more foods that contain carbs. 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 65%. At 1499mg, 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.

Food Network Taco Pockets Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 645 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 896
Total Fat: 51g
Saturated Fat: 21g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 168mg
Sodium: 1499mg
Total Carbohydrates: 57g
Dietary Fiber: 10g
Sugar: 12g
Protein: 55g
Calcium: 669mg Iron: 9mg
Potassium: 1484mg Vitamin A: 626mcg
Vitamin C: 52mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 pounds ground sirloin or ground turkey breast
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon (a palmful) ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon, (a palmful) dark chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper sauce
  • 1 teaspoon (1/3 palmful) coarse salt
  • 1 tablespoon (1 turn around the pan) vegetable oil
  • 4 (12-inch diameter) soft flour tortillas
  • 1 cup mild taco sauce
  • 1 heart of romaine lettuce, shredded
  • 2 small plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 2 cups shredded monterey jack
  • Cut fresh seasonal vegetable pieces and strips
  • Assorted organic tortillas like blue corn, red corn or black bean
  • Prepared mild salsa, for dipping chips and vegetables, recipe follows
  • 1 tablespoon (1 turn around the pan) extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon (1/3 palmful) ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chunky-style crushed tomatoes

Instructions

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