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Receta Braised Potatoes and Carrots with Bay Leaves, time to lighten up
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Ingredientes
- 2 carrots, cut into large sticks
- 2 potatoes, cut into large chunks
- 2 bay (laurel) leaves
- enough chicken or vegetable stock to just cover vegetables
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 428g | |
| Calories 291 | |
| Calories from Fat 5 | 2% |
| Total Fat 0.55g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.14g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 94mg | 4% |
| Potassium 1693mg | 48% |
| Total Carbs 66.22g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.1g | 34% |
| Sugars 7.64g | 5% |
| Protein 7.46g | 12% |
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