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Ingredientes
- Broccoli florets - 4cups
- Raw Almonds - 1cup
- Parmesan cheese - ¼cup, grated
- Fresh Basil - ¼cup, finely chopped
- Fresh Parsley - ¼cup, finely chopped
- Garlic - 2cloves, finely minced
- Cayenne Pepper - to taste
- Eggs - 2 large (I used 2tbsp egg replacer whisked with 6tbsp water)
- Salt & Pepper - to taste
- For the Garlic-Tomato Sauce:
- Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
- Garlic - 1~2 cloves, finely minced
- Crushed Tomatoes - 1 28oz. can
- Salt & Pepper - to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1428g | |
| Calories 834 | |
| Calories from Fat 293 | 35% |
| Total Fat 34.26g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat 7.65g | 31% |
| Trans Fat 0.01g | |
| Cholesterol 208mg | 69% |
| Sodium 1673mg | 70% |
| Potassium 4212mg | 120% |
| Total Carbs 106.56g | 28% |
| Dietary Fiber 32.3g | 108% |
| Sugars 12.73g | 8% |
| Protein 49.22g | 79% |
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