Food Network Barley Risotto With Ham And Mushrooms Recipe

Total time: 40 minutes

Keto Friendliness Gauge

Net Carbs are 9% of calories per serving, at 48g 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.

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Keto & Health Insights for Food Network Barley Risotto With Ham And Mushrooms Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 9% of calories per serving, at 48g 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 55%. At 1256mg, 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.

Food Network Barley Risotto With Ham And Mushrooms Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 389 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 548
Total Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 60mg
Sodium: 1256mg
Total Carbohydrates: 62g
Dietary Fiber: 14g
Sugar: 5g
Protein: 31g
Calcium: 286mg Iron: 5mg
Potassium: 1005mg Vitamin A: 128mcg
Vitamin C: 9mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 medium shallots, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking barley
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds (optional)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 10 ounces cremini or white button mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup diced ham steak
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

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