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Receta Potato, Red Onion and Gruyère Packets; Summer Nights in France
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Ingredientes
- 2 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 2oz Gruyère cheese, thinly sliced
View Full Recipe at Thyme for Cooking, the Blog
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 597g | |
| Calories 335 | |
| Calories from Fat 4 | 1% |
| Total Fat 0.51g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 41mg | 2% |
| Potassium 1676mg | 48% |
| Total Carbs 76.81g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.5g | 32% |
| Sugars 16.45g | 11% |
| Protein 8.68g | 14% |
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