There was general surprise amongst the tasters about the Steamed Buddha's Feast. It's simply a plate of steamed veggies and tofu with no sauce. When it comes to the table it looks pretty boring. The flavor is excellent, however, with hints of ginger and tea, which they used in the steaming water.
With the brown rice and a little bit of the Sweet and Sour or Chili Oil that's provided on every table, this is a fine and filling meal. And it's only calories and milligrams of sodium! On the Sharables menu, nothing comes in at under 1, milligrams of sodium. But if you split the dish, you'll go home hungry. Same problem with the Dim Sum menu. On the Salads menu the only item that is close to healthy is the Asian Caesar Salad at calories even though this contains milligrams of sodium. Mind you, that doesn't include the chicken or salmon the chicken would be the better choice at calories and milligrams of sodium.
Sushi maybe? Not very filling or special, with their California Roll at calories and a whopping milligrams of sodium. Though the other type of ramen offered at P. When adding a protein source, such as fried egg or poached shrimp, this ramen is also a significant source of cholesterol. Adding a protein increases the cholesterol content by up to mg of cholesterol per serving.
An order of the spicy miso ramen at P. People who follow a low-sodium diet should opt for a menu item with less sodium. Many menu items come with a side or you can order additional sides to add to your meal. The selection of sides is slim with just three different types of rice—fried rice, white rice, and brown rice—and a trio of sauces. Of the three rice choices, brown rice is the most nutritious. It is a great source of complex carbohydrates, fiber, and even plant-based protein.
A 6-ounce side of brown rice contains calories, 0g fat, 0g saturated fat, 40g carbohydrates, 4g protein, and 0mg sodium. It also contains 0mg of cholesterol, 0g sugar, and 3g fiber. The complex carbohydrates in brown rice will help you maintain sustained energy levels while the fiber will help keep you feeling fuller for longer.
Fried rice is a familiar Asian-style side dish. It contains egg, carrots, bean sprouts, green onions, and optional vegetables or animal protein as a topping.
Vegetarians and vegans should note that the side of fried rice contains animal products including egg and shellfish. A side of fried rice contains calories, 15g fat, 3g saturated fat, 77g carbohydrates, 13g protein, and mg sodium. It also contains mg cholesterol and 10g sugar. The kids' menu at P. Some options include honey chicken, sweet and sour chicken, and chicken lo mein. The kids' menu has several chicken-based options that are high in calories, sodium, and cholesterol.
Like the adult version, the kids' option can be steamed or stir-fried. The steamed cooking method is the lighter option. It also contains 5g fiber per serving.
These nutrition facts do not include any sides or beverages. The kids' menu item with the most calories and cholesterol is the kids' chicken fried rice. Each serving contains calories, 19g fat, 3.
The dessert menu at P. Chang's includes nearly a half dozen sweet dishes that can be added to the end of your meals. High in calories and sugar, these desserts are best shared with a friend or skipped altogether. Chang's includes a chocolate base, vanilla ice cream, and raspberry sauce, and delivers calories, 50g fat, 31g saturated fat, 84g carbohydrates, 11g protein, and mg sodium. It's the lowest-calorie and lowest-sodium dessert on the entire menu. Meanwhile, the Great Wall of Chocolate dessert is the most indulgent and calorie-loaded dessert on the menu.
With 1, calories, 71g fat, 30g saturated fat, g carbohydrates, 17g protein, and 1,mg sodium, it has nearly the calorie count of a full meal. Consider splitting this with others at your table to get a sweet end to your meal. Certain menu items must be requested to be made gluten-free. Though some menu items are gluten-free, cross-contamination may occur in the P. Create your own low-carb meal with a cup of the egg drop soup and the shrimp with lobster sauce for a total of 28g carbohydrates.
For example, order the nutritious Buddha's Feast and ask for the light sauce option. A diabetes-friendly diet tends to be lower in carbs, and the mandarin crunch salad with chicken is a nutrient-packed option. Of course, the amount of carbohydrates needed varies from person to person. People with diabetes should aim to consume plenty of vegetables and lean protein like chicken breast.
For a hearty low-fat meal, choose the ginger chicken with broccoli , which also packs in the heart health benefits of the cruciferous vegetable.
Like most restaurants, P. For a most nutritious choice, select the sweet and sour chicken, which delivers mg sodium per serving. The Buddha's Feast is one of the most nutritious and favorite options for vegetarians dining at P. Order this veggie-heavy dish steamed anytime you're looking for a low-calorie and low-sodium vegetarian dish. As for vegetarian diets, the Buddha's Feast is a great option for vegans as well.
You can also create your own meal with the stir-fried eggplant and the Ma Po tofu. Vegans and vegetarians should be aware that some vegetable-based dishes, such as the fried rice, contain animal products like egg and shellfish. Many menu items can be made with tofu as a protein with a side of vegetables and brown rice for a fully plant-based meal at P. People with serious allergies should be cautious when eating at any restaurant, including P.
Michelle Jaelin, RD August 18, Pin FB More. Beef with Broccoli in a takeout container on a red background. This article first appeared in EatingWell, June Michelle Jaelin, RD. Menu picks: Stir-fry eggplant ; Buddha's feast. What an RD says: Amer is into the Buddha feast because it has steamed tofu for protein, is loaded with veggies, and isn't covered in a sugar- or sodium-laden sauce.
Order tweak: To her point with the stir-fry eggplant, the dish is lacking on the protein front as-is with only four grams per dish. Amer recommends asking if you can add tofu to make it more nutritious and filling. Side-dish recommendations: Like with keto eaters, Amer says the chili-garlic green beans and Sichuan-style asparagus are both healthy side dish options for vegetarians. Menu picks: Beef with broccoli ; Ginger chicken with broccoli.
What an RD says: P. Chang's has an gluten-free menu , and if you have Celiac disease or a diagnosed gluten allergy or intolerance, Amer recommends sticking to it—even if something on the main menu sounds GF. With that in mind, she favors the beef and broccoli or the ginger chicken with broccoli because of the protein-fiber balance. Side-dish recommendations: Up the veggie content in your meal by adding the wok-seared spinach , Amer's side pick for GF-eating plan.
The ingredients are simple—just spinach and garlic—but that one spice adds a lot of flavor.
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