Serious Eats Baked Eggs In Avocado Cups With Feta And Mint Recipe Recipe

Total time: 20 minutes

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Net Carbs are 4% of calories per serving, at 29g 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 Serious Eats Baked Eggs In Avocado Cups With Feta And Mint Recipe Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 4% of calories per serving, at 29g 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 40%. At 927mg, 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.

Serious Eats Baked Eggs In Avocado Cups With Feta And Mint Recipe Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 399 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 739
Total Fat: 53g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g
Monounsaturated Fat: 30g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 389mg
Sodium: 927mg
Total Carbohydrates: 48g
Dietary Fiber: 19g
Sugar: 3g
Protein: 27g
Calcium: 221mg Iron: 7mg
Potassium: 1353mg Vitamin A: 222mcg
Vitamin C: 25mg Vitamin D: 2mcg

Ingredients

  • Extra-virgin olive oil, for oiling and drizzling
  • 4 pieces naan or pita bread, preferably whole wheat
  • 4 avocados, halved, pitted, and skins removed
  • Dried red chili flakes, for sprinkling
  • Ground cumin, for sprinkling
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup pepitas
  • 8 large eggs
  • ½ cup crumbled feta, preferably Bulgarian
  • ½ cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons juice from 1 lemon
  • Sriracha, for serving (optional)

Instructions

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