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Ingredientes
- 1 ½ pound Mussels (well scrubbed, beards removed )30
- 3 slice thick cut bacon (cut crosswise into ⅓-inch pieces)
- 2 shallots (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 1 ounce dry white wine
- 2 ounce apple cider vinegar
- 1 granny Smith apple (cored, peeled and small diced)
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter (cut into ½-inch chunks)
- 1 fresh thyme sprig
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1047g | |
| Calories 1312 | |
| Calories from Fat 696 | 53% |
| Total Fat 77.79g | 97% |
| Saturated Fat 30.62g | 122% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 311mg | 104% |
| Sodium 3262mg | 136% |
| Potassium 2630mg | 75% |
| Total Carbs 50.65g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.4g | 15% |
| Sugars 17.5g | 12% |
| Protein 91.92g | 147% |
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