(Raw) Falafels! Recipe
Ingredients
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 268g | |
| Calories 712 | |
| Calories from Fat 438 | 62% |
| Total Fat 51.7g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat 4.96g | 20% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 677mg | 28% |
| Potassium 979mg | 28% |
| Total Carbs 51.1g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.2g | 47% |
| Sugars 14.41g | 10% |
| Protein 23.26g | 37% |
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