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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 1 cup dried chickpeas or 1 15-16 oz can of chickpeas, drained
- 5 scallions or 1/2 large onion, chopped
- 4 Tbsps chopped fresh parsley
- 4 Tbsps chopped fresh cilantro
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced or pressed (if they're huge, just use 2 or 3 cloves)
- 1 Tbsp dried cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 4-6 Tbsps flour (or more, if needed)
- A lot of grapeseed or peanut oil for frying
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 351g | |
| Calories 816 | |
| Calories from Fat 117 | 14% |
| Total Fat 14.04g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 1.46g | 6% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3665mg | 153% |
| Potassium 2306mg | 66% |
| Total Carbs 138.75g | 37% |
| Dietary Fiber 40.1g | 134% |
| Sugars 24.67g | 16% |
| Protein 43.07g | 69% |
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