Pbs Food Buddhist Vegetarian Stew (lo Han Jai) Recipes Recipe

Total time: 30 minutes

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Net Carbs are 9% 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 Pbs Food Buddhist Vegetarian Stew (lo Han Jai) Recipes Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 9% 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 22%. At 508mg, 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.

Pbs Food Buddhist Vegetarian Stew (lo Han Jai) Recipes Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 374 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 313
Total Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 508mg
Total Carbohydrates: 32g
Dietary Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 6g
Protein: 17g
Calcium: 564mg Iron: 4mg
Potassium: 808mg Vitamin A: 227mcg
Vitamin C: 35mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 8 fresh brown and/or white mushrooms (remove stems and slice caps)
  • 8 fresh Chinese water chestnuts (peel and quarter) or ½ cup fresh jicama, sliced
  • 8 fresh Chinese water chestnuts (peel and quarter) or ½ cup fresh jicama, sliced
  • 1 carrot (peel and cut into julienne strips)
  • 2 cups Napa cabbage (torn into small strips)
  • 1 cup vegetarian broth
  • 1 cup firm tofu (bean cake) (cut to ½” cubes)
  • 8 snow peas or snap peas (remove strings and cut to thin slivers)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed well with 2 teaspoons cold water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed well with 2 teaspoons cold water
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • chinese parsley
  • 2 ounces bean thread (cover with water and boil for 5 min, then drain)
  • ½ cup fresh tofu skin (yuba) (cut to bite-size pieces)
  • 2 cups fresh bean sprouts

Instructions

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