Portobello and Kale Pizza Bake (low-carb, vegetarian, low-calorie) Recipe
Ingredients
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 4 portobello mushrooms, cleaned with stems and gills removed
- 1 bunch of kale, cut into thin ribbons after center stalks are removed
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 1/2 cups pizza sauce (I used Ragú pizza sauce)
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1094g | |
| Calories 1102 | |
| Calories from Fat 458 | 42% |
| Total Fat 50.93g | 64% |
| Saturated Fat 26.61g | 106% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 134mg | 45% |
| Sodium 1941mg | 81% |
| Potassium 3474mg | 99% |
| Total Carbs 67.38g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.2g | 47% |
| Sugars 14.88g | 10% |
| Protein 77.07g | 123% |
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