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Receta Agave Roasted Lotus Root, Leeks and Cauliflower inspired by Alicia Silverstone’s The Kind Diet
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Ingredientes
- two 4 inch pieces of lotus root (about 1 whole medium root) sliced into thin rounds
- 1 medium to large head of cauliflower, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 to 2 large leeks (white and light green parts only) sliced into thin half moons
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive or grapeseed oil
- 6 pinches of fine sea salt
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 43g | |
| Calories 257 | |
| Calories from Fat 244 | 95% |
| Total Fat 27.06g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat 3.74g | 15% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 933mg | 39% |
| Potassium 49mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 4.01g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugars 0.26g | 0% |
| Protein 0.72g | 1% |
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