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Ingredients
- 1 cup dry cracked freekeh (such as Greenwheat, Freekehlicious, or Freekeh Foods)
- 2 2/3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 3/4 cup plain dry whole grain breadcrumbs
- 3/4 cup grated Romano cheese
- 1 medium uncooked Yukon gold potato with peel, coarsely grated
- 1 medium red onion, coarsely grated
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- 3 large organic eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried hot pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
- Organic olive oil cooking spray
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1325g | |
| Calories 1169 | |
| Calories from Fat 569 | 49% |
| Total Fat 64.37g | 80% |
| Saturated Fat 35.73g | 143% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 810mg | 270% |
| Sodium 6771mg | 282% |
| Potassium 1809mg | 52% |
| Total Carbs 59.44g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.7g | 16% |
| Sugars 10.1g | 7% |
| Protein 88.81g | 142% |
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