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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/4 tsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground sumac
- 500g ground chicken, beef, or lamb
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 batch of hummus, already prepared
- 2-3 tbsp raisins
- toasted pine nuts (not pictured above)
- 1 tomato, sliced chopped
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 735g | |
| Calories 990 | |
| Calories from Fat 491 | 50% |
| Total Fat 54.82g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat 13.51g | 54% |
| Trans Fat 0.35g | |
| Cholesterol 430mg | 143% |
| Sodium 313mg | 13% |
| Potassium 3184mg | 91% |
| Total Carbs 38.64g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.8g | 19% |
| Sugars 22.6g | 15% |
| Protein 90.34g | 145% |
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