Serious Eats Reform Lamb Cutlets (breaded Lamb Chops With Ham) Recipe

Total time: 60 minutes

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Net Carbs are 2% of calories per serving, at 32g 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 Serious Eats Reform Lamb Cutlets (breaded Lamb Chops With Ham) Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 2% of calories per serving, at 32g 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 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 56%. At 1277mg, 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.

Serious Eats Reform Lamb Cutlets (breaded Lamb Chops With Ham) Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 550 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 1409
Total Fat: 118g
Saturated Fat: 41g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g
Monounsaturated Fat: 56g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 284mg
Sodium: 1277mg
Total Carbohydrates: 35g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 6g
Protein: 49g
Calcium: 132mg Iron: 7mg
Potassium: 913mg Vitamin A: 197mcg
Vitamin C: 13mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • For the sauce:
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 2 ounces finely chopped ham (about 1/4 cup)
  • 1 medium carrot, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
  • 2 tablespoons port
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 small bunch thyme
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • For the lamb:
  • 2 pounds bone-in lamb rib chops (about 8 chops)
  • 4 ounces ham, very finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • About 1/2 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

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