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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 1/2 lb. fiddlehead ferns
- 1 tbsp. butter
- Squish of lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
View Full Recipe at Clean & Delicious
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 241g | |
| Calories 179 | |
| Calories from Fat 109 | 61% |
| Total Fat 12.42g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat 7.3g | 29% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium 84mg | 4% |
| Potassium 843mg | 24% |
| Total Carbs 12.57g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.01g | 0% |
| Protein 10.44g | 17% |
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