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Ingredients
- For the pumpkin
- 4 Tbsps peanut or grapeseed oil
- 1 good-sized (2.5-3 lbs) sugar pumpkin
- 1/4 cup cane sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- For the beef
- 2 Tbsps olive or grapeseed oil
- 1 lb organic, grass-fed ground beef (or lamb)
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2-3 large cloves garlic, minced or pressed
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 2 Tbsps tomato paste
- pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1-inch piece of ginger root, peeled and minced
- 3 tsps ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tsps sea salt (or to taste)
- 2 tsps freshly ground pepper
- For the yogurt sauce
- 2 cups plain yogurt (full fat)
- 3 tsps chopped, fresh mint
- 1 clove garlic, pressed or finely minced
- Sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 878g | |
| Calories 628 | |
| Calories from Fat 155 | 25% |
| Total Fat 17.69g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 10.55g | 42% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium 4897mg | 204% |
| Potassium 1560mg | 45% |
| Total Carbs 103.68g | 28% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.6g | 32% |
| Sugars 83.11g | 55% |
| Protein 21.93g | 35% |
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