Eatingwell Pasta, Tuna & Roasted Pepper Salad Recipe

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Net Carbs are 13% of calories per serving, at 34g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

How keto-friendly is Eatingwell Pasta, Tuna & Roasted Pepper Salad? 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 Eatingwell Pasta, Tuna & Roasted Pepper Salad Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 13% of calories per serving, at 34g 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 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.

Eatingwell Pasta, Tuna & Roasted Pepper Salad Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 182 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 262
Total Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 29mg
Sodium: 379mg
Total Carbohydrates: 35g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 3g
Protein: 22g
Calcium: 59mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 332mg Vitamin A: 51mcg
Vitamin C: 41mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 small clove garlic, crushed and peeled
  • 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed, coarsely chopped if large
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 6-ounce can chunk light tuna in water, drained (see Note)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion or scallions
  • 1 7-ounce jar roasted red peppers, rinsed and sliced (2/3 cup), divided
  • 2 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 6 ounces whole-wheat penne or rigatoni, (1 3/4 cups)
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

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