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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- ¼ cup farro
- 6 pinch kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- ½ teaspoon olive oil (plus more for drizzling)
- 3 large zucchini (about ¾ pound each)
- 1 onion (peeled and chopped)
- 1 red bell pepper (cored, seesed and chopped)
- ¼ cup chopped basil (plus more for topping)
- ¼ pound mushroom (chopped)
- 3 clove garlic (peeled and minced)
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ cup white wine
- ¼ cup chopped pistachios
- ½ cup crumbled feta (plus more for topping)
- 1 cup water (or as needed)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 845g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 330 | |
| Calories from Fat 121 | 37% |
| Total Fat 13.97g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 6.45g | 26% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium 945mg | 39% |
| Potassium 1743mg | 50% |
| Total Carbs 31.57g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.4g | 28% |
| Sugars 15.7g | 10% |
| Protein 15.66g | 25% |
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