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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 1 cup of brown rice, rinsed and drained
- 4 to 5 cups water, less water for thicker consistency
- 1 peeled yam, cut into 1 inch chunks
- Calories from Fat 12
- Total Fat 1.3g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 51mg
- Total Carbohydrates 42.1g
- Dietary Fiber 2.6g
- Sugars 1.9g
- Protein 4.1g
- Vitamin A 110%
- Vitamin C 9%
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1257g | |
| Calories 708 | |
| Calories from Fat 49 | 7% |
| Total Fat 5.77g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 1.14g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 119mg | 5% |
| Potassium 429mg | 12% |
| Total Carbs 146.82g | 39% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.7g | 22% |
| Sugars 3.48g | 2% |
| Protein 15.96g | 26% |
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