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Receta Healthy Quinoa Salad with Feta & Tomato – AFBHLS Guest Post by Simone
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Ingredientes
- 75 gr Quinoa
- 1 big courgette
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 spring onion, finely chopped
- 100 gr cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1 red chili, finely chopped
- 100 gr feta crumbled
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 302g | |
| Calories 326 | |
| Calories from Fat 257 | 79% |
| Total Fat 29.14g | 36% |
| Saturated Fat 4.83g | 19% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium 103mg | 4% |
| Potassium 698mg | 20% |
| Total Carbs 14.13g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.0g | 13% |
| Sugars 4.98g | 3% |
| Protein 4.98g | 8% |
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