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Ingredientes
- 1 1/2 - 2 lbs kohlrabi, peeled and cut into spears
- 2 cups rice wine vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 4 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 1 lemon, 'zested' in strips
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorn
- 6 thin ginger slices
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1165g | |
| Calories 337 | |
| Calories from Fat 6 | 2% |
| Total Fat 0.68g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 112mg | 5% |
| Potassium 1796mg | 51% |
| Total Carbs 62.31g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.1g | 50% |
| Sugars 37.79g | 25% |
| Protein 7.69g | 12% |
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