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Receta Preserved Lemons: a Gift From My Neighbors & The Well Done Chef
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Ingredientes
- Preseved Lemons makes about 4 cups CLICK here for a printable recipe
- 12 lemons, scrubbed, slit in quarters, but not entirely through
- 1âÂâ2 c kosher salt
- 1 T coriander seeds
- 1 t whole black peppercorns
- 5 bay leaves
- 2 t red pepper flakes
- 6 2 inch sticks of cinnamon
- freshly squeezed lemon juice, if necessary
View Full Recipe at Sippity Sup-Serious Fun Food
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 424g | |
| Calories 131 | |
| Calories from Fat 13 | 10% |
| Total Fat 1.51g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0.19g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium 627mg | 18% |
| Total Carbs 41.09g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.9g | 40% |
| Sugars 10.58g | 7% |
| Protein 4.74g | 8% |
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