Chard Leaves Stuffed with Bacon and Mushrooms, meanderings Recipe
Ingredients
- 10 medium – large chard leaves
- 3oz (90gr) bacon, chopped
- 1 large red onion, chopped
- 2oz (60gr) mushrooms, trimmed and chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 tbs fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
- 3 tbs soft goat cheese
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 191g | |
| Calories 194 | |
| Calories from Fat 108 | 56% |
| Total Fat 12.2g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 7.36g | 29% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium 229mg | 10% |
| Potassium 254mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 11.49g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 5% |
| Sugars 6.82g | 5% |
| Protein 10.49g | 17% |
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