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Ingredients
- 2 bunches of kale
- 2 cans of organic coconut milk
- 1 Tbsp sea salt
- Generous pinch of red pepper flakes
- 1 Tbsp garam masala or curry powder
- Juice of one lemon
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1000g | |
| Calories 1739 | |
| Calories from Fat 1526 | 88% |
| Total Fat 182.26g | 228% |
| Saturated Fat 160.59g | 642% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7124mg | 297% |
| Potassium 2398mg | 69% |
| Total Carbs 39.09g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.3g | 11% |
| Sugars 1.7g | 1% |
| Protein 20.64g | 33% |
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