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Receta Sausage, Spinach and Goat Cheese Quiche; castells in the air
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Ingredientes
- 2 medium potatoes, (12oz, 360gr), shredded, no need to peel
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Filling:
- 6oz (180gr) sausage, sliced
- 6 medium shallots, chopped
- 6oz (180gr) frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 3 tbs parsley
- 2 tsp basil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 5oz (150gr) goat cheese, sliced
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup (8oz, 240ml) cup milk
View Full Recipe at Thyme for Cooking, the Blog
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 556g | |
| Calories 662 | |
| Calories from Fat 291 | 44% |
| Total Fat 32.61g | 41% |
| Saturated Fat 9.33g | 37% |
| Trans Fat 0.03g | |
| Cholesterol 757mg | 252% |
| Sodium 393mg | 16% |
| Potassium 1784mg | 51% |
| Total Carbs 61.47g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.6g | 29% |
| Sugars 5.71g | 4% |
| Protein 33.44g | 54% |
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