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Raciónes: 12
Ingredientes
- 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 ounce parmigiano-reggiano cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
- 1 white onion, finely diced or grated
- 2 roma tomatoes, or two canned tomatoes, grated (leave out skins if using fresh)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 handful parsley leaves
- 1 pinch chili flakes
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon minced rosemary leaves
- Kosher salt
- 1 leek, white and light green parts, cut into 1/2â³ wide half-moons and well-washed
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into 1/8â³ thick circles
- 1/2 pound turnips, peeled and cut into 1/3â³ cubes
- 1/2 pound beets, peeled and cut into 1/3â³ cubes
- 1 cup dry white wine
- Handful of green beans, cut into 1â³ lengths
- 2 cups cooked white beans (cannelini or similar) â reserve 3 cups of the cooking liquid if you cooked them yourself (recommended)
- Optional: lemon juice
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 134g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 376 | |
| Calories from Fat 229 | 61% |
| Total Fat 25.93g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat 3.63g | 15% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 129mg | 5% |
| Potassium 758mg | 22% |
| Total Carbs 25.82g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.4g | 21% |
| Sugars 3.26g | 2% |
| Protein 8.61g | 14% |
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