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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 40g butter 3tbsp plain flour 400ml milk Salt Black pepper ¼tsp ground nutmeg To serve:
- 1 large tomato, sliced Fresh coriander, chopped (optional) Instructions
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 205g | |
| Calories 317 | |
| Calories from Fat 288 | 91% |
| Total Fat 32.78g | 41% |
| Saturated Fat 20.6g | 82% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium 239mg | 10% |
| Potassium 402mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 6.52g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.0g | 7% |
| Sugars 4.38g | 3% |
| Protein 1.8g | 3% |
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