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Ingredients
- 1 Tbs oil (we use avocado oil)
- 1 corn tortilla, chopped or torn into small pieces
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 1 large carrot, chopped
- 1-2 cloves garlic, diced
- 3/4 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup chicken broth (we use lower sodium)
- 1 can fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 - 1 cup water
- 1 cup leftover, prepared brown rice
- 1 prepared (cooked) chicken breast, shredded
- chopped avocado
- cilantro
- crushed tortilla chips
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1326g | |
| Calories 1108 | |
| Calories from Fat 458 | 41% |
| Total Fat 51.23g | 64% |
| Saturated Fat 8.6g | 34% |
| Trans Fat 0.52g | |
| Cholesterol 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium 1979mg | 82% |
| Potassium 2730mg | 78% |
| Total Carbs 105.33g | 28% |
| Dietary Fiber 40.7g | 136% |
| Sugars 15.43g | 10% |
| Protein 62.45g | 100% |
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