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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil or coconut oil
- 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks on the bias
- coarse salt, to taste
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- ¼ cup cilantro, roughly chopped
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 855g | |
| Calories 712 | |
| Calories from Fat 390 | 55% |
| Total Fat 44.27g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat 5.23g | 21% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 560mg | 23% |
| Potassium 2645mg | 76% |
| Total Carbs 79.32g | 21% |
| Dietary Fiber 23.6g | 79% |
| Sugars 38.36g | 26% |
| Protein 7.95g | 13% |
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