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Receta Green Bean and Smoked Goat Cheese Salad with Dried Cherries and Toasted Pine Nuts
Ingredientes
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- A handful of dried cherries
- ¼ cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
- 2-3 tablespoons good quality balsamic vinegar
- 3-4 tablespoons California Olive Ranch Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Sea salt and cracked black pepper to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 527g | |
| Calories 800 | |
| Calories from Fat 178 | 22% |
| Total Fat 21.23g | 27% |
| Saturated Fat 1.64g | 7% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 37mg | 2% |
| Potassium 1895mg | 54% |
| Total Carbs 120.37g | 32% |
| Dietary Fiber 43.8g | 146% |
| Sugars 7.88g | 5% |
| Protein 35.81g | 57% |
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