Smashed Potatoes with Lemon, Garlic and Scallions Recipe
Ingredients
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 226g | |
| Calories 1057 | |
| Calories from Fat 582 | 55% |
| Total Fat 64.67g | 81% |
| Saturated Fat 18.29g | 73% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 799mg | 33% |
| Potassium 205mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 106.17g | 28% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.2g | 11% |
| Sugars 0.85g | 1% |
| Protein 12.43g | 20% |
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