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Correo Electrónico
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Raciónes: 4
Ingredientes
- 8 ounce fresh goat cheese (softened)
- 2/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoon lime juice
- kosher salt (as needed)
- freshly cracked black pepper (as needed)
- 6 cup baby arugula (lightly packed)
- 3 ounce speck (thinly sliced, then torn into strips)
- 12 ripe fresh figs (halved lengthwise)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 271g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 293 | |
| Calories from Fat 121 | 41% |
| Total Fat 13.85g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 9.23g | 37% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium 234mg | 10% |
| Potassium 498mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 32.18g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.6g | 15% |
| Sugars 27.05g | 18% |
| Protein 13.53g | 22% |
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