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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 1 Tbsp. shallot or mild onion, minced
- 1 tsp. garlic, minced (optional)*
- 1 tsp. hot chili pepper, minced (optional)*
- 1/4 c. cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 tsp. Kosher salt
- 3 avocados, preferably Haas but any will work
- 1 med. or 2 sm. ripe, red, meaty tomato (es), seeded and chopped
- 1 – 2 limes, juiced
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 595g | |
| Calories 715 | |
| Calories from Fat 542 | 76% |
| Total Fat 60.2g | 75% |
| Saturated Fat 8.73g | 35% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 617mg | 26% |
| Potassium 2215mg | 63% |
| Total Carbs 55.21g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 32.2g | 107% |
| Sugars 5.72g | 4% |
| Protein 9.83g | 16% |
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