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Ingredientes
- 1 ½ pound zucchini (Timmed lightly and cut into ½ to 3/4-inch thick rounds)
- ¼ pound green onions White and most of the greens cut into ¼ pieces)
- 1 poblano pepper (stemmed and sliced into ¼-inch rings, seeds discarded)
- 5 clove garlic (peeled and sliced)
- 8 tablespoon unsalted butter (cut into ½-inch chunks)
- kosher salt (as needed)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 881g | |
| Calories 972 | |
| Calories from Fat 822 | 85% |
| Total Fat 93.58g | 117% |
| Saturated Fat 58.66g | 235% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 244mg | 81% |
| Sodium 97mg | 4% |
| Potassium 2074mg | 59% |
| Total Carbs 34.03g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.2g | 34% |
| Sugars 13.92g | 9% |
| Protein 11.61g | 19% |
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