Baked Egg Rolls Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 carrots
- 1 onion
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- egg roll wrappers (check your grocerâs produce section)
- 2 tablespoons flour + water to form a paste (about 2-3 tablespoons)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 287g | |
| Calories 193 | |
| Calories from Fat 8 | 4% |
| Total Fat 0.91g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.19g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium 1166mg | 49% |
| Potassium 580mg | 17% |
| Total Carbs 41.05g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.7g | 19% |
| Sugars 9.99g | 7% |
| Protein 6.56g | 10% |
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