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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 1 large carrot, cut into 1-2 inch lengths
- 1/2 large yellow/Spanish onion
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 4-6 black peppercorns
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- boiling water
- For the meal
- 1lb lamb sweetbreads
- 1 large bunch flat-leaf, Italian parsley
- 1 good handful fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 large bunch dandelion greens
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped finely
- 1 tablespoon, good olive oil
- 1/2lb new potatoes/small golden potatoes, boiled
- 2 slices Spanish jamon serrano/serrano ham, cut into long ribbons
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped cornichons
- juice of half a lemon
- salt and black pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1385g | |
| Calories 389 | |
| Calories from Fat 172 | 44% |
| Total Fat 19.56g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 4.82g | 19% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 12mg | 4% |
| Sodium 1473mg | 61% |
| Potassium 1448mg | 41% |
| Total Carbs 49.73g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.4g | 25% |
| Sugars 6.58g | 4% |
| Protein 7.47g | 12% |
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