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Receta Asparagus a la Flamande and a stroll through Rue Grenelle market in Paris
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Raciónes: 6
Ingredientes
- 1kg fresh white asparagus
- 3 eggs
- 80g butter, melted
- 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- a fistful of flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
- black pepper and smoked sea salt (I used Halen Mon)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 203g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 277 | |
| Calories from Fat 201 | 73% |
| Total Fat 22.61g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat 9.72g | 39% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 128mg | 43% |
| Sodium 1223mg | 51% |
| Potassium 35mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 12.42g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.0g | 13% |
| Sugars 2.9g | 2% |
| Protein 5.57g | 9% |
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