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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 lb. bag dry lima beans
- 4 cups water
- 5 carrots, diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 tsp. garlic, minced
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 4 vegetable bouillon cubes
- 8 cups water
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 794g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 337 | |
| Calories from Fat 49 | 15% |
| Total Fat 5.53g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 0.95g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 596mg | 25% |
| Potassium 1600mg | 46% |
| Total Carbs 54.9g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.2g | 54% |
| Sugars 9.75g | 7% |
| Protein 18.82g | 30% |
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