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Ingredientes
- 1 medium beet (about 1/2 lb)
- 7 oz dark chocolate (at least 70% cacao)
- Juice and zest from 1 organic orange
- 1 cup almond meal
- 3 eggs, separated
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1tsp fine sea salt
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