Eat More Protein Recipe
Ingredients
- 28 ounces canned Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 4 oz. red onion, small diced
- 4 oz. assorted bell peppers, small diced
- 1 jalapeno, small diced, seeds removed (you can use more or less depending on your heat desire)
- 2 oz. minced garlic
- 1 oz. sherry vinegar
- 4 oz. tomato Concasse
- 2 TBSP chopped cilantro
- 3 chicken breast, grilled and diced
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1500g | |
| Calories 1607 | |
| Calories from Fat 477 | 30% |
| Total Fat 53.08g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat 13.54g | 54% |
| Trans Fat 0.5g | |
| Cholesterol 267mg | 89% |
| Sodium 2636mg | 110% |
| Potassium 3355mg | 96% |
| Total Carbs 145.11g | 39% |
| Dietary Fiber 46.3g | 154% |
| Sugars 24.33g | 16% |
| Protein 133.55g | 214% |
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