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Ingredients
- 1 large head (not cloves) of garlic, peeled
- Prepare smashed potatoes:
- 1 1/2 lbs. small red potatoes
- chicken stock
- roasted garlic (See below.)
- sea salt and fresh ground pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 685g | |
| Calories 484 | |
| Calories from Fat 8 | 2% |
| Total Fat 0.98g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.21g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 42mg | 2% |
| Potassium 3117mg | 89% |
| Total Carbs 109.91g | 29% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.7g | 39% |
| Sugars 6.86g | 5% |
| Protein 13.19g | 21% |
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