The Daily Meal Tomatokeftedes And Cauliflower Tabouleh Salad Recipe

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Net Carbs are 9% 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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  • Yellow implies that Net Carbs are a little higher than standard keto diet guidelines.
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Keto & Health Insights for The Daily Meal Tomatokeftedes And Cauliflower Tabouleh Salad Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 9% 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 48%. At 1110mg, 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.

The Daily Meal Tomatokeftedes And Cauliflower Tabouleh Salad Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 servings   ( 479 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 296
Total Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 19mg
Sodium: 1110mg
Total Carbohydrates: 34g
Dietary Fiber: 7g
Sugar: 11g
Protein: 16g
Calcium: 340mg Iron: 4mg
Potassium: 1000mg Vitamin A: 102mcg
Vitamin C: 74mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • 1 Cup chopped small cherry tomatoes
  • ½ Cup chopped scallion, green and white parts
  • 1 Tablespoon warm water
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh mint
  • ¼ Teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ Cup whole wheat or chickpea flour
  • ¼ Cup grated pecorino Romano cheese
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 large seedless cucumber, spiralized with BLADE C
  • 1 Cup cauliflower florets
  • ½ Cup finely diced red onion
  • 3 Tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh mint
  • Salt and pepper
  • 3 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • Zest of half a lemon
  • ¼ Cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1 medium clove garlic, finely minced
  • ¼ Tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ Tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • ½ Tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • ¾ Tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

Visit The Daily Meal's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)