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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 4 duck breasts
- 2 cups red wine
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons cherry jam
- 2 cups cherries, stems removed and pitted
- 1/8 cup shredded mint leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Total Fat 5.5g
- Sugars 9.0g
- Weight Watchers POINTS per serving (5 ounces of duck) = 6
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1200g | |
| Calories 970 | |
| Calories from Fat 107 | 11% |
| Total Fat 11.89g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 4.51g | 18% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium 545mg | 23% |
| Potassium 1908mg | 55% |
| Total Carbs 90.81g | 24% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.0g | 23% |
| Sugars 63.86g | 43% |
| Protein 39.75g | 64% |
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