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Receta Small Plates Menu: Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
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Raciónes: 12
Ingredientes
- 1 orange, juiced
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1â4 c extra-virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and halved
- 20-30 raw brussels sprouts, depending on size
- 1â2 c toasted almonds, finely chopped
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 157g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 889 | |
| Calories from Fat 849 | 96% |
| Total Fat 96.28g | 120% |
| Saturated Fat 13.26g | 53% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium 31mg | 1% |
| Potassium 234mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 6.09g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.7g | 9% |
| Sugars 1.41g | 1% |
| Protein 5.13g | 8% |
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