Braised Garlic and Green Beans Recipe
Ingredients
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 514g | |
| Calories 916 | |
| Calories from Fat 335 | 37% |
| Total Fat 38.26g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat 22.34g | 89% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium 37mg | 2% |
| Potassium 1776mg | 51% |
| Total Carbs 114.59g | 31% |
| Dietary Fiber 43.7g | 146% |
| Sugars 0.22g | 0% |
| Protein 33.44g | 54% |
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