Allrecipes Malaysian Quinoa (vegetarian) Recipe

Total time: 30 minutes

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Net Carbs are 13% of calories per serving, at 34g 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 Allrecipes Malaysian Quinoa (vegetarian) Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 13% of calories per serving, at 34g 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 28%. At 643mg, 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.

Allrecipes Malaysian Quinoa (vegetarian) Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 servings   ( 278 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 262
Total Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 643mg
Total Carbohydrates: 39g
Dietary Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 6g
Protein: 9g
Calcium: 44mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 400mg Vitamin A: 66mcg
Vitamin C: 19mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups water, divided
  • 1/2 cup dried soy chunks (textured vegetable protein)
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon canned cream of coconut
  • 1/2 bird's eye chile, seeded and minced
  • 1/2 green onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 cup uncooked quinoa
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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