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Raciónes: 6
Ingredientes
- BROCCOLI, CHERRY TOMATO & BRIE TART (serves 3-4)
- 1 pack ready-made puff pastry
- For the filling:
- 2 large (or 3 medium) free-range eggs
- 1/3 cup double cream
- 1/3 cup small broccoli florets
- 1/3 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1.3 cup Brie cheese, diced into cubes
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 168g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 296 | |
| Calories from Fat 203 | 69% |
| Total Fat 23.15g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat 14.4g | 58% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 82mg | 27% |
| Sodium 489mg | 20% |
| Potassium 373mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 5.79g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.9g | 6% |
| Sugars 1.9g | 1% |
| Protein 17.56g | 28% |
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