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Correo Electrónico
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Raciónes: 4
Ingredientes
- 1 cup Frei Brothers Reserve Zinfandel
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- ½ tsp vanilla bean paste
- 8 fresh figs
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- ½ oz. dark chocolate
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 213g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 296 | |
| Calories from Fat 84 | 28% |
| Total Fat 9.51g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 5.88g | 24% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium 55mg | 2% |
| Potassium 371mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 48.45g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.2g | 11% |
| Sugars 42.84g | 29% |
| Protein 8.13g | 13% |
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