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Ingredientes
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- â¨1 Onion, diced
- â¨1 Carrot, dicedâ¨
- 4 Cloves Garlic, crushedâ¨
- 2 tablespoons dried thyme
- â¨43 oz. Can Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- â¨1 1/2 cup Lentils, rinsed and picked over for debris
- 2 handfuls of baby spinach
- â¨Salt & Pepper to tasteâ¨
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 969g | |
| Calories 197 | |
| Calories from Fat 123 | 62% |
| Total Fat 13.95g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 2.02g | 8% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3765mg | 157% |
| Potassium 86mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 18.94g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.2g | 7% |
| Sugars 8.19g | 5% |
| Protein 1.16g | 2% |
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