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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 2 racks of lamb, trimmed of fat
- 2 peaches, halved and pitted
- 1/4 cup chopped olives, preferably castelvetrano
- 1 serrano pepper, minced
- 1 t szechuan peppercorns, crushed
- 1 t apple cider vinegar
- 2 sprigs fresh mint
- Olive oil
- Kosher Salt
- Fresh ground pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 357g | |
| Calories 595 | |
| Calories from Fat 493 | 83% |
| Total Fat 54.78g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat 7.53g | 30% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 591mg | 17% |
| Total Carbs 28.31g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.9g | 16% |
| Sugars 24.41g | 16% |
| Protein 2.88g | 5% |
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