Tortilla de patatas Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 eggs
- 5-6 medium waxy potatoes
- 1 medium onion
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1534g | |
| Calories 1237 | |
| Calories from Fat 251 | 20% |
| Total Fat 27.98g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat 8.58g | 34% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 1117mg | 372% |
| Sodium 444mg | 19% |
| Potassium 5829mg | 167% |
| Total Carbs 197.55g | 53% |
| Dietary Fiber 21.6g | 72% |
| Sugars 17.95g | 12% |
| Protein 56.44g | 90% |
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