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Correo Electrónico
Raciónes: 2
Ingredientes
- 6 Tablespoons salted butter, room temperature
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice (about 1/2 lime)
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- dash cayenne pepper
- 6 ears sweet corn, shucked
- salt and lime wedges, for serving
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 184g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 426 | |
| Calories from Fat 316 | 74% |
| Total Fat 36.02g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat 22.11g | 88% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium 274mg | 11% |
| Potassium 343mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 28.77g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.0g | 13% |
| Sugars 9.68g | 6% |
| Protein 3.93g | 6% |
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