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Correo Electrónico
Ingredientes
- 6 hard-boiled extra large organic eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon unrefined sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon organic lemon pepper
- 4 oz = 115 g full fat cream cheese
- bunch of fresh organic parsley
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 347g | |
| Calories 454 | |
| Calories from Fat 218 | 48% |
| Total Fat 24.27g | 30% |
| Saturated Fat 7.94g | 32% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 996mg | 332% |
| Sodium 1122mg | 47% |
| Potassium 645mg | 18% |
| Total Carbs 11.22g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugars 8.02g | 5% |
| Protein 47.16g | 75% |
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