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Ingredientes
- Per ½ cup raw farro:
- 1.5 g of fat
- 0 g saturated fat
- 0 mg of sodium
- 34 g of carbohydrates
- 5 g of dietary fiber
- 2 mg of iron
- 6 g of protein
- 4 mg of niacin
- 60 mg of magnesium
- 2 mg zinc
- In addition to minerals and vitamins, farro is rich in antioxidants, phytonutrients, lignans and betaine.
- After tasting the Cherimoya I searched recipes online. All I found were sweet, dessert-type dishes, so I decided I’d concoct a savory dish.
- With the Cherimoya’s tropical flavors I wanted to feel like I was in paradise so I designed:
- “Coconut Encrusted Tilapia
- on a Bed of
- Farro with a Cherimoya Sauce”
- Ingredients:
- 4 (8 oz.) pieces of Tilapia
- 3/4 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
- 3/4 cup Unsweetened Organic Coconut
- salt and pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Sauce:
- 2 Cherimoya, seeds discarded, flesh removed and set aside
- 1/2 cup unsalted chicken stock
- 2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- salt and pepper to taste
View Full Recipe at "At Home With Vicki…
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 227g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 308 | |
| Calories from Fat 126 | 41% |
| Total Fat 14.26g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 3.11g | 12% |
| Trans Fat 0.04g | |
| Cholesterol 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium 209mg | 9% |
| Potassium 581mg | 17% |
| Total Carbs 20.25g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.5g | 8% |
| Sugars 1.16g | 1% |
| Protein 26.64g | 43% |
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