Tastykitchen.com Lentil Chili Recipe

Total time: 70 minutes

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Net Carbs are 14% of calories per serving, at 29g 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 Tastykitchen.com Lentil Chili Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 14% of calories per serving, at 29g 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 22%. At 506mg, 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.

Tastykitchen.com Lentil Chili Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 servings   ( 370 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 210
Total Fat: 3g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 506mg
Total Carbohydrates: 38g
Dietary Fiber: 9g
Sugar: 7g
Protein: 12g
Calcium: 84mg Iron: 4mg
Potassium: 714mg Vitamin A: 185mcg
Vitamin C: 43mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons Olive Oil
  • ½ cups Red Onion, Chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic, Finely Minced
  • 1 cup Carrot, Chopped
  • 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed Then Chopped
  • 1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed, Then Chopped
  • 1 can (15 Oz. Can) Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed
  • 1 can 15-0z. Can Dark Kidney Beans, Drained And Rinsed
  • 1 can 15-oz. Can Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
  • 4-½ cups Unsalted Vegetable Stock
  • 1 cup Brown Lentils, Picked Through, Rinsed And Drained
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • ½ teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
  • ½ teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
  • ½ cups Frozen Corn Kernels
  • 1 can 15-oz. Can Peeled, Crushed Tomato
  • ½ cups Meatless Crumbles (Boca Brand Or Similar)
  • ½ teaspoons Salt
  • ½ teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Instructions

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