The Daily Meal Organic Lentil And Rice Stuffed Peppers Recipe

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Net Carbs are 13% of calories per serving, at 47g per serving. The amount is close to the maximum number of net carbs allowed for the keto diet and much higher than the standard recommendation of 25g Net Carbs. You'll have little flexibility to consume additional foods that contain carbs.

How keto-friendly is The Daily Meal Organic Lentil And Rice Stuffed Peppers? The Keto Friendliness Gauge visualizes how much this food conforms to the standard keto diet.

  • Green implies that Net Carbs fall within standard keto diet guidelines.
  • Yellow implies that Net Carbs are a little higher than standard keto diet guidelines.
  • Orange implies that Net Carbs are much higher than standard keto diet guidelines and risks kicking you out of ketosis.
  • Red implies that the amount of Net Carbs fall within the upper limits allowed by the keto diet and there's a high risk of getting kicked out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for The Daily Meal Organic Lentil And Rice Stuffed Peppers Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 13% of calories per serving, at 47g per serving. This food is at the upper limits (extremely risky) of what's considered keto-friendly and much higher than standard net carb guidelines for the keto diet. You risk kicking yourself out of ketosis and there's little flexibility to eat more foods that contain carbs. 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 47%. At 1074mg, 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.

The Daily Meal Organic Lentil And Rice Stuffed Peppers Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings   ( 464 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 361
Total Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 10mg
Sodium: 1074mg
Total Carbohydrates: 58g
Dietary Fiber: 11g
Sugar: 10g
Protein: 19g
Calcium: 146mg Iron: 5mg
Potassium: 930mg Vitamin A: 425mcg
Vitamin C: 168mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 organic onion, chopped
  • 1 Cup shredded organic carrot
  • 1/2 Teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 Teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 14.5-ounce can diced organic tomatoes (with garlic, oregano, and basil or stewed tomatoes)
  • 3 1/2 Cups organic mushroom or vegetable stock
  • 1 Cup shredded fresh organic spinach leaves (optional)
  • 1 3/4 Cup dried organic lentils
  • 6 organic bell peppers
  • 1 Cup cooked rice
  • 1/2 Cup shredded vegan organic Cheddar cheese, plus more for topping

Instructions

Visit The Daily Meal's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)