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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 2 peppers
- 1 courgette
- 2 large red onions, peeled and quartered
- Handful baby corn
- Handful cherry toms
- Handful garlic cloves, unpeeled
- Green chillies
- Olive oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 500g | |
| Calories 150 | |
| Calories from Fat 8 | 5% |
| Total Fat 0.98g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.14g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 46mg | 2% |
| Potassium 983mg | 28% |
| Total Carbs 34.28g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.7g | 19% |
| Sugars 18.42g | 12% |
| Protein 5.94g | 10% |
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