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Рецепт Baby gem salad with hazelnuts, sun-dried tomatoes and feta (The Gate Easy Vegetarian Cookbook review)
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Ингредиенты
- Prep time: 10 mins
- Cook time: 10 mins
- Total time: 20 mins
- Serves: 3-4
- 40g hazelnuts
- 2tbsp olive oil
- ½ lemon, juice only
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 35g sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
- 3 spring onions, finely sliced
- 100g feta cheese, diced
- 3-4 baby gem lettuces, coarsely chopped
View Full Recipe at Amouse Your Bouche
Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 132g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 409 | |
| Calories from Fat 325 | 79% |
| Total Fat 37.15g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat 11.84g | 47% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium 717mg | 30% |
| Potassium 463mg | 13% |
| Total Carbs 10.33g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.7g | 9% |
| Sugars 3.14g | 2% |
| Protein 11.71g | 19% |
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