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Correo Electrónico
Ingredientes
- Baby spinach, washed and dried
- Beet, peeled and grated
- Carrot, peeled and grated
- Pecans or walnuts, toasted
- Dried currants, raisins, cherries or cranberries
- Tangerine or orange, peeled and sliced
- Vinaigrette (I used a simple balsamic one)
- Couscous, farro, or quinoa, cooked and cooled
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 451g | |
| Calories 194 | |
| Calories from Fat 17 | 9% |
| Total Fat 2.06g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 0.28g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 277mg | 12% |
| Potassium 1968mg | 56% |
| Total Carbs 41.75g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.5g | 35% |
| Sugars 24.54g | 16% |
| Protein 9.58g | 15% |
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