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Ingredients
- 1 hot chili pepper, diced fine (note: it's from that darn plant again! I think they're serranos... use those)
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced lengthwise and then in half
- 1 zucchini, cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 can chickpeas
- cumin for dusting the chickpeas
- Cabbage, shredded, for the top
- Feta cheese (optional)
- Tofutti sour cream for the top
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1806g | |
| Calories 1148 | |
| Calories from Fat 271 | 24% |
| Total Fat 30.82g | 39% |
| Saturated Fat 8.92g | 36% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium 2404mg | 100% |
| Potassium 3290mg | 94% |
| Total Carbs 188.22g | 50% |
| Dietary Fiber 45.8g | 153% |
| Sugars 44.72g | 30% |
| Protein 46.47g | 74% |
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