What's for Lunch? Grilled Cheese w/ Spinach & Pickled Onions Recipe
Ingredients
- Pickled Onions:
- 2 large red onions, sliced thin
- 1 cup of white vinegar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 whole cloves
- 1 bay leaf
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 643g | |
| Calories 380 | |
| Calories from Fat 8 | 2% |
| Total Fat 0.93g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.21g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 40mg | 2% |
| Potassium 654mg | 19% |
| Total Carbs 84.16g | 22% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.5g | 18% |
| Sugars 67.63g | 45% |
| Protein 3.47g | 6% |
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