Eggplant, Peppers and Spinach Oh My! A Mock Meat Dish Made For Meatless Monday. Recipe
Ingredients
- In a bowl mix together 1/4 cup of chickpea flour (gram flour) toss in:
- 1 Tbs of garam masala
- 1 tsp of turmeric
- 1 and 1/2 tsp of salt
- 1 tbs of vegetable oil
- 1/2 tsp ground cardamom seeds
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 22g | |
| Calories 148 | |
| Calories from Fat 130 | 88% |
| Total Fat 14.8g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 1.26g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0.35g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 173mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 5.11g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.2g | 7% |
| Sugars 0.62g | 0% |
| Protein 0.92g | 1% |
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