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Receta Southwestern Spaghetti Squash Recipe with Chipotle Peppers, Cilantro & Queso Fresco Cheese
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Ingredientes
- Other spaghetti squash recipes:
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- Southwestern Spaghetti Squash with Chipotle Peppers, Cilantro & Queso Fresco Cheese
- 1 (3 lb.) spaghetti squash
- 1 or 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, seeded and finely chopped (you will not use the sauce)
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro, plus sprigs for garnish
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1000g | |
| Calories 540 | |
| Calories from Fat 285 | 53% |
| Total Fat 32.54g | 41% |
| Saturated Fat 4.89g | 20% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1329mg | 55% |
| Potassium 1068mg | 31% |
| Total Carbs 67.23g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugars 0.03g | 0% |
| Protein 6.31g | 10% |
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