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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 500g (1 lb) carrots, preferably âbabiesâ (see Notes)
- A cupful of milk
- A large nut of butter
- A generous pinch of salt
- A good scraping on nutmeg
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 403g | |
| Calories 166 | |
| Calories from Fat 8 | 5% |
| Total Fat 0.97g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.16g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 279mg | 12% |
| Potassium 1292mg | 37% |
| Total Carbs 38.67g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.3g | 38% |
| Sugars 19.14g | 13% |
| Protein 3.75g | 6% |
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