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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves plus 2 cloves garlic, finely diced
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- 2 14 oz cans (or 1 28 oz) San Marzano diced tomatoes
- 8-10 whole fresh basil leaves, finely julienned
- Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper
- 1 package firm tofu, drained and pressed of excess liquid
- 1/2 cup raw pecan or walnut pieces
- 2-3 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt, give or take
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 large fennel bulb, cut into quarters and skewered
- About 2-3 lightly packed cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 package bowtie pasta
- 1 package Daiya 'mozzarella cheese' shreds
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 486g | |
| Calories 365 | |
| Calories from Fat 206 | 56% |
| Total Fat 24.44g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat 2.39g | 10% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2492mg | 104% |
| Potassium 1601mg | 46% |
| Total Carbs 29.76g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.8g | 46% |
| Sugars 5.19g | 3% |
| Protein 13.78g | 22% |
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