Food Network Braised Short Ribs With Seared Scallop On Mofongo Cake Recipe

Total time: 175 minutes

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Net Carbs are 4% of calories per serving, at 47g 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.

How keto-friendly is Food Network Braised Short Ribs With Seared Scallop On Mofongo Cake? The Keto Friendliness Gauge visualizes how much this food conforms to the standard keto diet.

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  • 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 Food Network Braised Short Ribs With Seared Scallop On Mofongo Cake Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 4% of calories per serving, at 47g 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 meal's calories per serving is around 40% of a standard 2,000 calorie diet and probably higher if your calorie limit is lower than 2,000. If you plan to eat more meals later in the day, you should reconsider this item. If the portion size of this meal is large and satiates your appetite, and keeps you full until much later in the day, then you shouldn't have any worries. The problem is if you eat a lot of calories later, which puts you at risk for overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 62%. At 1419mg, 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 Network Braised Short Ribs With Seared Scallop On Mofongo Cake Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings   ( 612 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 1180
Total Fat: 90g
Saturated Fat: 35g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g
Monounsaturated Fat: 43g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 169mg
Sodium: 1419mg
Total Carbohydrates: 52g
Dietary Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 36g
Protein: 36g
Calcium: 84mg Iron: 5mg
Potassium: 1117mg Vitamin A: 69mcg
Vitamin C: 87mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 1/2 pounds short ribs, cut in 2 pieces
  • 1 quart Concord grape juice
  • 1 cup red wine
  • 1 green pepper, chopped, divided
  • 1 white onion, chopped, divided
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced, divided
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro sprigs, divided
  • 4 bay leaves, divided
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
  • 2 teaspoons paprika, divided
  • 1 (3-ounce) jar green olives
  • 1 (2-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, sliced
  • 4 green bananas, peeled and chopped
  • 6 pieces bacon, chopped
  • 6 sea scallops

Instructions

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