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Correo Electrónico
Receta Israeli Cous Cous, Garam Masala Vegetables & Coconut Crusted Tempeh
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Ingredientes
- 1 pkg tempeh, sliced into 8 'fingers'
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 Tablespoon garam masala, plus 1 more, plus 1 more
- About 1 3/4 cups coconut flakes
- 2 cups dry israeli cous cous
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed through a garlic smasher or chopped
- 1 sweet white onion, chopped
- 1 small head brocolli, cut into about 1 inch florets
- 3 carrots, sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
- About 1 Tablespoon ginger (that's about a 1 inch piece, chopped)
- 1 can chopped tomatoes (with the juice)
- Salt and pepper
- Flat leaf parsley, chopped for garnish
- Sriracha sauce, for plating
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 2086g | |
| Calories 1345 | |
| Calories from Fat 976 | 73% |
| Total Fat 116.62g | 146% |
| Saturated Fat 102.09g | 408% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3309mg | 138% |
| Potassium 2557mg | 73% |
| Total Carbs 81.99g | 22% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.2g | 57% |
| Sugars 37.43g | 25% |
| Protein 17.3g | 28% |
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