Food & Wine Porcini Risotto With Serrano Ham Recipe

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Net Carbs are 11% of calories per serving, at 30g 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 Food & Wine Porcini Risotto With Serrano Ham Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 11% of calories per serving, at 30g 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 29%. At 662mg, 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.

Food & Wine Porcini Risotto With Serrano Ham Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 16 servings   ( 210 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 279
Total Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 30mg
Sodium: 662mg
Total Carbohydrates: 32g
Dietary Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 2g
Protein: 12g
Calcium: 79mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 405mg Vitamin A: 49mcg
Vitamin C: 2mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried porcini mushrooms
  • 1 1/2 cups boiling water
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 7 cups chicken stock
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 4 large scallions, minced
  • 3 slices of lean bacon, finely diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 2 cups arborio rice
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/2 pound thinly sliced Serrano ham, cut into strips
  • 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

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