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Ingredients
- 1 15oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 15oz can fire roasted tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 1 15oz can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1 15oz can fire roasted tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp ras al hanout
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- chopped cashews
- chopped cilantro for garnish
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 939g | |
| Calories 1130 | |
| Calories from Fat 100 | 9% |
| Total Fat 11.98g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 1.21g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6195mg | 258% |
| Potassium 1771mg | 51% |
| Total Carbs 213.87g | 57% |
| Dietary Fiber 41.2g | 137% |
| Sugars 0.39g | 0% |
| Protein 47.18g | 75% |
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January 21, 2013I like pasta no matter what. I would try different taste and variety at least once... this i would try too!
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