Veggieinspiredjourney.com Bell Pepper & Chickpea Tacos W/ Avocado Green Chile Sauce Recipes Recipe

Total time: 15 minutes

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Net Carbs are 11% of calories per serving, at 30g 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 Veggieinspiredjourney.com Bell Pepper & Chickpea Tacos W/ Avocado Green Chile Sauce Recipes Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 11% of calories per serving, at 30g 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 25%. At 572mg, 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.

Veggieinspiredjourney.com Bell Pepper & Chickpea Tacos W/ Avocado Green Chile Sauce Recipes Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 5 servings   ( 247 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 271
Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 572mg
Total Carbohydrates: 42g
Dietary Fiber: 12g
Sugar: 6g
Protein: 9g
Calcium: 96mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 488mg Vitamin A: 54mcg
Vitamin C: 51mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup vegetable broth, divided
  • ¾ tsp chili powder
  • ¾ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • 1 can chickpeas, rinsed and drained (or 1½ cups cooked chickpeas)
  • ¾ cup diced bell peppers, any variety. I used red and yellow
  • salt
  • 6 tortillas of choice (gluten free if desired)
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 4oz can diced green chiles
  • 1 handful cilantro
  • juice of 2-3 limes
  • salt
  • water

Instructions

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