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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 2 cups Savoy cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup Greek or plain yogurt
- paprika to garnish
View Full Recipe at Thyme for Cooking, the Blog
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 232g | |
| Calories 72 | |
| Calories from Fat 19 | 26% |
| Total Fat 2.16g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 1.32g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium 153mg | 6% |
| Potassium 400mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 9.92g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.7g | 12% |
| Sugars 5.4g | 4% |
| Protein 4.96g | 8% |
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