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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 1 dried Guajillo pepper
- 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil (I used some authentic Spanish olive oil that I got in Santa Fe.)
- 1â2 c. whole roasted pepitas
- 1 slice crustless white bread, roughly chopped (I didnât have any white bread in the house. I used whole wheat.)
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 4 t. smoked paprika
- 1 1â2 c. roughly chopped jarred roasted peppers
- 2 1â2 T. red wine vinegar
- Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 c. very cold water
- 1 c. sifted flour
- 2 lbs. wild onions (or green onions)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 516g | |
| Calories 1451 | |
| Calories from Fat 974 | 67% |
| Total Fat 110.35g | 138% |
| Saturated Fat 15.3g | 61% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 21mg | 1% |
| Potassium 375mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 102.74g | 27% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.7g | 22% |
| Sugars 1.28g | 1% |
| Protein 14.66g | 23% |
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