Cookstr Tart Whole Pigeon Peas Recipe

Total time: 240 minutes

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Net Carbs are 12% of calories per serving, at 27g 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 Cookstr Tart Whole Pigeon Peas Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 12% of calories per serving, at 27g 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 52%. At 1189mg, 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.

Cookstr Tart Whole Pigeon Peas Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings   ( 546 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 226
Total Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 1189mg
Total Carbohydrates: 34g
Dietary Fiber: 7g
Sugar: 7g
Protein: 9g
Calcium: 87mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 796mg Vitamin A: 31mcg
Vitamin C: 102mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 3 cups (603 g) dried, whole toor dal (see Notes) with skin, cleaned and washed thoroughly
  • 9 cups (2.13 L) water
  • 2 tablespoons (30 mL) vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon (15 mL) black mustard seeds
  • 10-15 fresh curry leaves (see Notes)
  • 1 large yellow or red onion, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 1 (1-inch [2.5 cm]) piece ginger, peeled and grated
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced or grated
  • 4-6 whole green Thai, serrano, or cayenne chiles, stems removed, halved lengthwise
  • 5-6 dried red chiles
  • 1 teaspoon (5 mL) ground coriander
  • 1 heaping tablespoon (20 mL) salt
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

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