Asparagus and Bacon Quiche; Summer work Recipe
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup quick-cooking brown rice
- 1 1/3 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (1oz, 30gr)
- 1 egg
- The Filling:
- 5 - 6 slices (5oz, 150gr) bacon
- 7oz (200gr) asparagus
- 3oz (90gr) cherry tomatoes
- 5 green garlic
- 4oz (125gr) Gruyère cheese
- 3 eggs
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 668g | |
| Calories 866 | |
| Calories from Fat 273 | 32% |
| Total Fat 30.86g | 39% |
| Saturated Fat 12.24g | 49% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 774mg | 258% |
| Sodium 931mg | 39% |
| Potassium 870mg | 25% |
| Total Carbs 103.03g | 27% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.1g | 20% |
| Sugars 2.95g | 2% |
| Protein 43.15g | 69% |
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