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Ingredients
- 3 small leeks, halved and chopped
- 2 cloves garlic
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 6-8 red potatoes, quartered (or halved if they're small)
- 5 cups vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- pinch red pepper flakes
- 1/3 teaspoon oregano
- pinch rosemary
- pinch thyme
- pinch marjoram
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 3/4 cup dry quinoa
- About 1-2 Tablespoons tamari
- 4-6 leaves kale, de-ribbed and chopped into bite sized pieces
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 3191g | |
| Calories 1613 | |
| Calories from Fat 91 | 6% |
| Total Fat 10.33g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 1.49g | 6% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6167mg | 257% |
| Potassium 7624mg | 218% |
| Total Carbs 342.25g | 91% |
| Dietary Fiber 36.2g | 121% |
| Sugars 25.72g | 17% |
| Protein 48.54g | 78% |
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