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Ingredients
- 1/4 cup white chia seeds
- 3/4 cup plus 1/4 cup purified water
- 3 Tbs freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 8 sun-dried tomatoes (not oil packed)
- 1 (15 oz.) can chickepeas, drained
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1 1/2 tsp dried za'atar or chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 2 large cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 tsp sea salt (we decreased to 1/4 tsp)
- 1 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 468g | |
| Calories 841 | |
| Calories from Fat 571 | 68% |
| Total Fat 67.46g | 84% |
| Saturated Fat 8.76g | 35% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1320mg | 55% |
| Potassium 809mg | 23% |
| Total Carbs 50.88g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 30.1g | 100% |
| Sugars 1.47g | 1% |
| Protein 21.3g | 34% |
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