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Correo Electrónico
Raciónes: 4
Ingredientes
- 1 cup (200g) quinoa
- 12 oz (340g) cod
- 3 to 4 slices of lemon
- Salt and pepper
- 1 oz (30g) Chinese chives, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp vegenaise or mayonnaise
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tbsp besan (chickpea flour)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 196g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 334 | |
| Calories from Fat 104 | 31% |
| Total Fat 11.71g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 2.02g | 8% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 141mg | 47% |
| Sodium 122mg | 5% |
| Potassium 704mg | 20% |
| Total Carbs 32.05g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.3g | 14% |
| Sugars 1.35g | 1% |
| Protein 25.32g | 41% |
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