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Ингредиенты
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt to taste
- 2 pounds tomatoes, cored and diced
- Pinch of sugar
- 2 large sprigs basil, or about 16 leaves, plus 2 tablespoons slivered basil for garnish
- 1 quart water
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 1 Parmesan rind
- 1/4 cup brown rice
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1915g | |
| Calories 492 | |
| Calories from Fat 146 | 30% |
| Total Fat 16.66g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 2.42g | 10% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 88mg | 4% |
| Potassium 2225mg | 64% |
| Total Carbs 80.29g | 21% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.0g | 43% |
| Sugars 25.99g | 17% |
| Protein 12.73g | 20% |
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