Epicurious Poached Eggs In Tomato Sauce With Chickpeas And Feta Recipe

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Net Carbs are 5% 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 Epicurious Poached Eggs In Tomato Sauce With Chickpeas And Feta Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 5% 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 50%. At 1157mg, 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.

Epicurious Poached Eggs In Tomato Sauce With Chickpeas And Feta Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 498 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 568
Total Fat: 35g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 405mg
Sodium: 1157mg
Total Carbohydrates: 39g
Dietary Fiber: 12g
Sugar: 13g
Protein: 28g
Calcium: 383mg Iron: 5mg
Potassium: 806mg Vitamin A: 285mcg
Vitamin C: 38mg Vitamin D: 2mcg

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
  • 2 jalapeños, seeded, finely chopped
  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained
  • 2 teaspoons Hungarian sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed by hand, juices reserved
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup coarsely crumbled feta
  • 8 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • Warm pita bread

Instructions

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