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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- juice of one lemon (about 1/4 cup)
- zest of one lemon
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1 TBS Dijon mustard
- 1 TBS fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tsp. granulated sugar (optional)
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 5 oz. organic baby spinach
- 1- 15 oz can of Navy or Cannelloni beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1 - 12 oz. box medium sized shell pasta, white whole wheat variety, cooked to al dente, rinsed in cold water and drained
- 4 oz. crumbled Feta cheese (I used cubed)
- Calories - 211.1, Total Fat - 8.7g, Carb. - 30.3g, Protein - 6.9g, Fiber - 6.1g
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