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Ingredientes
- Dried cranberries 1/4 cup
- Edible flowers for garnish
- Extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons
- Passion fruit pulp 1 tablespoon
- Crushed black pepper 1/4 tsp
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 75g | |
| Calories 351 | |
| Calories from Fat 243 | 69% |
| Total Fat 27.56g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat 3.78g | 15% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 82mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 29.51g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.7g | 12% |
| Sugars 21.71g | 14% |
| Protein 0.48g | 1% |
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