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Correo Electrónico
Receta Sharing the wealth: Swiss Chard with Garbanzos, Tomato and Corn Salad, Pasta with Beet Greens
Ingredientes
- 3/4 pound Swiss chard leaves, stemmed, rinsed and torn into large pieces
- 2 large cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 small dried red chile
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup minced onion
- 2 teaspoons tomato paste
- 1 cup cooked garbanzos, with 3/4 cup cooking liquid
- 1 lemon, cut in wedges, optional
- 1/4 pound bacon, chopped
- 4 to 6 ears corn, stripped of their kernels (2 to 3 cups)
- 2 cups cored and chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp. red chili flakes
- 1/2 cup white wine or 2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 cup cream, half-and-half, evaporated milk, or coconut milk (pretty much whatever white liquid you can find)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1380g | |
| Calories 1637 | |
| Calories from Fat 968 | 59% |
| Total Fat 108.98g | 136% |
| Saturated Fat 36.19g | 145% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 157mg | 52% |
| Sodium 3343mg | 139% |
| Potassium 3101mg | 89% |
| Total Carbs 111.47g | 30% |
| Dietary Fiber 26.3g | 88% |
| Sugars 22.87g | 15% |
| Protein 46.53g | 74% |
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