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Ingredients
- Crispy Tandoori Smashed Potatoes
- 1 lb. mini Yukon Gold potatoes
- 3 tbs. unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. ground corriander
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- Salt and Pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 500g | |
| Calories 680 | |
| Calories from Fat 310 | 46% |
| Total Fat 35.31g | 44% |
| Saturated Fat 22.02g | 88% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium 30mg | 1% |
| Potassium 1972mg | 56% |
| Total Carbs 85.03g | 23% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.6g | 22% |
| Sugars 3.74g | 2% |
| Protein 10.77g | 17% |
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