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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 1 medium – large acorn squash
- 1/3 cup Basmati rice
- 2/3 cup (5oz, 150ml) beef stock
- 6oz (180gr) ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp minced fresh ginger or 1/4 tsp powdered
- 1 rib celery, chopped
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 cup (4oz, 120ml) beef stock
- 3 tsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp Balsamic vinegar
- 1 1/2 tbs cornstarch (corn flour, maizena) dissolved in 2 tbs water
- 2 tbs toasted sesame seeds
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 278g | |
| Calories 540 | |
| Calories from Fat 167 | 31% |
| Total Fat 19.3g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 3.31g | 13% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium 949mg | 40% |
| Potassium 477mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 79.8g | 21% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.1g | 20% |
| Sugars 6.94g | 5% |
| Protein 11.93g | 19% |
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