Roast Venison Steak; Christmas past Recipe
Ingredients
- whole or piece of venison tenderloin, about 16oz (480gr)
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 2 tsp za’atar
- 1/2 tsp celery salt
- generous amount of fresh pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 15g | |
| Calories 127 | |
| Calories from Fat 120 | 94% |
| Total Fat 13.55g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 1.88g | 8% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 36mg | 2% |
| Potassium 108mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 1.57g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 2% |
| Sugars 0.88g | 1% |
| Protein 0.28g | 0% |
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