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Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons neutral-flavored oil
- 1 medium yellow or white onion, chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 ½ teaspoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1-2 cups water
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 852g | |
| Calories 265 | |
| Calories from Fat 105 | 40% |
| Total Fat 12.06g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 1.1g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.23g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3668mg | 153% |
| Potassium 1771mg | 51% |
| Total Carbs 39.56g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.1g | 34% |
| Sugars 26.53g | 18% |
| Protein 8.23g | 13% |
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