Engine2diet.com Engine 2 Hummus Recipes Recipe

Total time: 10 minutes

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Net Carbs are 10% 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 Engine2diet.com Engine 2 Hummus Recipes Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 10% 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 food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 41%. At 944mg, 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.

Engine2diet.com Engine 2 Hummus Recipes Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 servings   ( 512 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 320
Total Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 944mg
Total Carbohydrates: 48g
Dietary Fiber: 16g
Sugar: 14g
Protein: 13g
Calcium: 222mg Iron: 9mg
Potassium: 674mg Vitamin A: 388mcg
Vitamin C: 98mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 2 cans chick peas, rinsed and drained
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons Bragg Liquid Aminos
  • 1/4 cup water or vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 fresh jalapeno, seeded and chopped
  • 1 roasted and chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 cup dark or Kalamata olives
  • 1 bunch fresh mint
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1 cup cooked eggplant

Instructions

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