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- 1 kilo (2 lbs.) pre-boiled tripe, cut into bite-sized strips (see Notes below)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 carrot, finely chopped
- 1 stalk of celery, finely chopped
- Olive oil
- A splash of white wine
- 250g (8 oz) canned tomatoes, crushed with your hands
- 4-6 small to medium potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
- Salt and pepper
- Optional:
- A bay leaf
- If finishing in the oven:
- Parmesan cheese and butter
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 424g | |
| Calories 154 | |
| Calories from Fat 43 | 28% |
| Total Fat 4.97g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat 2.78g | 11% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium 424mg | 18% |
| Potassium 860mg | 25% |
| Total Carbs 27.58g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.1g | 24% |
| Sugars 12.82g | 9% |
| Protein 3.96g | 6% |
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