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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- ½ cup roasted red peppers (from a jar)
- 2 cup chicken stock
- ½ cup whole-milk yogurt, (preferrably Greek)
- 2 pound ground lamb
- 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- 4 clove garlic (peeled and minced)
- ¼ cup minced flat-leaf parsley (plus more for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon thyme leaves
- 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more for seasoning)
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 3/4 cup chickpeas (from a can, drained)
- 12 ounce baby spinach (2 bags)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 187g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 383 | |
| Calories from Fat 224 | 58% |
| Total Fat 25.02g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat 8.52g | 34% |
| Trans Fat 0.12g | |
| Cholesterol 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium 918mg | 38% |
| Potassium 609mg | 17% |
| Total Carbs 19.59g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.0g | 20% |
| Sugars 3.45g | 2% |
| Protein 20.37g | 33% |
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