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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 6 onions, peeled and sliced
- 2 T olive oil
- 1 t kosher salt
- 8 pieces of oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes cut into 1/4" dice
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 t anise seeds
- 1 T ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 two-inch wide strip of orange peel
- 2 clv garlic, peeled and minced
- 1/2 t cumin, or more to taste
- 1/2 c fresh squeezed orange juice
- 3 T honey
- 1/2 t cayenne pepper (or to taste)
- salt and white pepper to taste
- 1 ds red wine vinegar (optional)
- 2 T chives, minced (for garnish)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 769g | |
| Calories 462 | |
| Calories from Fat 93 | 20% |
| Total Fat 10.61g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 1.57g | 6% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2355mg | 98% |
| Potassium 1233mg | 35% |
| Total Carbs 90.14g | 24% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.3g | 38% |
| Sugars 53.29g | 36% |
| Protein 8.57g | 14% |
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