My Recipes Chorizo And Shrimp With Toasted Pasta Recipes Recipe

Total time: 45 minutes

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Net Carbs are 5% of calories per serving, at 28g 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 My Recipes Chorizo And Shrimp With Toasted Pasta Recipes Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 5% of calories per serving, at 28g 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 68%. At 1564mg, 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.

My Recipes Chorizo And Shrimp With Toasted Pasta Recipes Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 5 servings   ( 399 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 512
Total Fat: 33g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 66mg
Sodium: 1564mg
Total Carbohydrates: 31g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 6g
Protein: 24g
Calcium: 86mg Iron: 4mg
Potassium: 674mg Vitamin A: 77mcg
Vitamin C: 15mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • About 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped fine
  • 4 ounces angel hair pasta or coiled fideos, broken into about 2-in. lengths
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 large pinch saffron threads (optional)
  • 1 can (15 oz.) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 pound Spanish chorizo or andouille sausages, halved lengthwise and sliced thickly
  • 2 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 pound medium shrimp (36 to 42 per lb.), deveined
  • or shelled clams
  • salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped flat-leafed parsley

Instructions

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