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Correo Electrónico
Receta Stuffed Rainbow Chard Leaves with Bacon and Mozzarella, my French
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Ingredientes
- 8 large chard leaves
- 2oz (60gr) chopped bacon
- 3 medium shallots, chopped
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tbs chopped sage leaves
- 2oz (60gr) fresh mozzarella, cut into small pieces
- olive oil
- Tomato Sauce:
- 8oz (240gr) cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
View Full Recipe at Thyme for Cooking, the Blog
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 379g | |
| Calories 114 | |
| Calories from Fat 35 | 31% |
| Total Fat 4.05g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat 1.43g | 6% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium 837mg | 35% |
| Potassium 1455mg | 42% |
| Total Carbs 16.52g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.5g | 25% |
| Sugars 4.52g | 3% |
| Protein 8.33g | 13% |
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