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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 2 Tbs green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 oz of something creamy. Here you can use, soft tofu, cream cheese, Mexican crema, sour cream, yogurt, you name it.
- 1/4 tsp Kashmiri chili
- 1 Tbs chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 18g | |
| Calories 45 | |
| Calories from Fat 40 | 89% |
| Total Fat 4.54g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 0.63g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 584mg | 24% |
| Potassium 43mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 1.22g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugars 0.28g | 0% |
| Protein 0.29g | 0% |
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