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Receta How Can Badi...Be So Good?! Simple Vegetable Stew With A Kick
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Ingredientes
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 8g | |
| Calories 16 | |
| Calories from Fat 5 | 31% |
| Total Fat 0.61g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.16g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 17mg | 1% |
| Potassium 101mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 3.01g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.7g | 6% |
| Sugars 0.08g | 0% |
| Protein 0.83g | 1% |
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