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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- salt
- and pepper, to taste
- 1/2
- teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2
- teaspoon oregano
- 1
- (12 oz.) bottle beer (I used cerveza)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 7g | |
| Calories 3 | |
| Calories from Fat 1 | 33% |
| Total Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.03g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2326mg | 97% |
| Potassium 17mg | 0% |
| Total Carbs 0.64g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 1% |
| Sugars 0.04g | 0% |
| Protein 0.11g | 0% |
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