Chilaquiles with Sweet Potato and Salsa Verde Recipe
Ingredients
- salsa,
- salsa verde,
- southwestern,
- sweet potato,
- tomatillos,
- tortilla,
- tortilla chips,
- winter squash
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 405g | |
| Calories 258 | |
| Calories from Fat 35 | 14% |
| Total Fat 3.93g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat 0.57g | 2% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 905mg | 38% |
| Potassium 694mg | 20% |
| Total Carbs 49.24g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.5g | 18% |
| Sugars 14.27g | 10% |
| Protein 4.85g | 8% |
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