Food Network Stuffed Zucchini: Zucchini Ripieni Recipe

Total time: 70 minutes

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Net Carbs are 3% 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 Food Network Stuffed Zucchini: Zucchini Ripieni Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 3% 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 86%. At 1977mg, 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 Stuffed Zucchini: Zucchini Ripieni Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 853 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 780
Total Fat: 58g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g
Monounsaturated Fat: 32g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 163mg
Sodium: 1977mg
Total Carbohydrates: 39g
Dietary Fiber: 12g
Sugar: 19g
Protein: 30g
Calcium: 267mg Iron: 7mg
Potassium: 1758mg Vitamin A: 217mcg
Vitamin C: 96mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 4 medium zucchini
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium Spanish onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 pound ground lamb, crumbled
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 bunch fresh mint leaves, picked but left whole
  • 1 cup basic tomato sauce, recipe follows
  • 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Spanish onion, chopped in 1/4 inch dice
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves, or 1 tablespoon dried
  • 1/2 medium carrot, finely shredded
  • 2 (28-ounce) cans peeled whole tomatoes, crushed by hand and juices reserved
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

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