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Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 large jalapeno pepper, seeds & membranes removed (if desired), and minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp minced fresh mint leaves
- 3 California avocados, peeled and cut into eights
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (plus more to taste)
- 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 1/3 cup lite coconut milk
- 1/3 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1192g | |
| Calories 951 | |
| Calories from Fat 755 | 79% |
| Total Fat 85.14g | 106% |
| Saturated Fat 24.24g | 97% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3558mg | 148% |
| Potassium 2383mg | 68% |
| Total Carbs 53.82g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 29.4g | 98% |
| Sugars 11.26g | 8% |
| Protein 11.23g | 18% |
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