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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 1/2 cup couscous
- 3/4 cup (6oz, 180ml) chicken broth
- 1/4 cup chopped red pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped zucchini (courgette)
- 2 tbs snipped chives
- 5 – 6 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tsp salad olive oil
View Full Recipe at Thyme for Cooking, the Blog
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 788g | |
| Calories 534 | |
| Calories from Fat 96 | 18% |
| Total Fat 10.95g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 1.56g | 6% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 45mg | 2% |
| Potassium 1787mg | 51% |
| Total Carbs 94.81g | 25% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.2g | 44% |
| Sugars 18.37g | 12% |
| Protein 17.37g | 28% |
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