The Daily Meal Asparagus And Green Pea Risotto With Fresh Herb Tarka Recipe

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Net Carbs are 10% of calories per serving, at 46g 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.

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Keto & Health Insights for The Daily Meal Asparagus And Green Pea Risotto With Fresh Herb Tarka Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 10% of calories per serving, at 46g 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 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.

The Daily Meal Asparagus And Green Pea Risotto With Fresh Herb Tarka Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 servings   ( 269 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 468
Total Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 46mg
Sodium: 312mg
Total Carbohydrates: 52g
Dietary Fiber: 6g
Sugar: 5g
Protein: 16g
Calcium: 313mg Iron: 5mg
Potassium: 421mg Vitamin A: 203mcg
Vitamin C: 22mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 pounds asparagus
  • 1 Parmigiano-Reggiano rind (optional), plus 1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper (optional), plus 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cups Arborio rice
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • One 10-ounce bag fresh or frozen green peas
  • Finely chopped fresh basil, for serving

Instructions

Visit The Daily Meal's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)