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Healthy Harvest Bowl Recipe

Healthy Harvest Bowl

Meal Prep Made
If you are already meal prepping items like wild rice, sweet potatoes, and jammy eggs this bowl comes together in a snap. So full of fall flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 515 kcal
Avg Cost Per Serving $2.04
Avg Recipe Cost $4.08

Equipment

  • 1 Medium Frying Pan
  • 1 Small Frying Pan
  • 1 Medium Sauce Pan w Lid
  • 1 Fine Mesh Strainer
  • 1 Cutting board or mat

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cups Kale
  • 1/2 Sweet Potato
  • 1/2 Cup Wild Rice
  • 1/2 Avocado
  • 1/4 Cup Pecans
  • 1/8 Cup Dried Cranberries
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 Teaspoon Butter

Instructions
 

  • Wash the wild rice blend
  • Cook the wild rice blend as directed
  • Set aside
  • Add olive oil to the frying pan on medium heat
  • When oil is hot add the kale
  • Sautee the kale
  • Place a teaspoon of butter to a small frying pan add the pecans cook until you can smell them toasting then they are done, remove from heat and set aside
  • Build your bowl by first adding in that kale
  • Add cubes of pre-roasted sweet potato from your weekly meal prep, you may eat cold or heat in the microwave to 165 degrees F. We like it both ways.
  • Add the rice
  • Add the avocado
  • Add the egg
  • Add the cranberries
  • Add the pecans
  • Dress the salad

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Notes

We used a jammy egg you may substitute a different protein if you prefer. 
You may substitute quinoa for rice
We use the sweet potatoes that we oven roasted yesterday 
Serving suggestion: Turmeric Tahini Dressing Dressing not included in nutritional estimates. 

Nutrition

Calories: 515kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 14gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 121mgPotassium: 924mgFiber: 12gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 14978IUVitamin C: 69mgCalcium: 224mgIron: 3mg
Keyword breakfast, easy, Fall Meal, Lunch, Meal Prep, Repurpose Leftovers
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Turmeric Tahini on Salad

Turmeric Tahini Salad Dressing Recipe

Turmeric Tahini Salad Dressing

Meal Prep Made
This dressing is a good anti-inflammatory made with a bright colorful turmeric. When you add that the tahini, olive oil and lemon you have a flavor match made in heaven. We like this dressing with our Healthy Harvest Salad but this would also be great on a greek salad or in a pita pocket.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Dressing
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6
Calories 151 kcal
Avg Cost Per Serving .18
Avg Recipe Cost $1.09

Equipment

  • 1 Mini Food Processor

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 Cup Tahini
  • 1 Tsp Turmeric
  • 1 Garlic
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Tbsp Maple Syrup
  • 1/4 Cup Water
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste
  • 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice

Instructions
 

  • Blend all the ingredients together in a mini food processor or smoothie blender
  • Add 1/8 of a cup of the water and decide if more is needed add 1/8 at a time up to a 1/2 cup depending on the thickness of your tahini.

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Notes

You may need to add a bit more water to reach the desired consistency- depending on the tahini you are using. 

Nutrition

Calories: 151kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 14IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Condiment, Sauce
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Tofu Tikka Masala

Tofu Tikka Masala Recipe

Tofu Tikka Masala - Vegan

Meal Prep Made
Tikka Masala is everyones favorite we thought why not just make it with tofu? This Indian inspired dish is tasty, and filling. Turn up the spice or tone it down depending on you palate.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinate 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Indian
Servings 3
Calories 251 kcal
Avg Cost Per Serving $1.54
Avg Recipe Cost $4.62

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz Tofu
  • 1 Tbsp Coconut Yogurt
  • 1/2 Tsp Ginger Powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tsp Garam Masala
  • 1/4 Tsp Salt
  • 3 Tsp Olive Oil
  • 28 Ounces Tomatoes
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Tbsp Ginger Root
  • 1 Tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 4 Cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 Tsp Ground Turmeric
  • 3/4 Tsp Chili Powder
  • 2 Tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 Cup Spinach Leaves
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • For the marinade combine: The vegan yogurt, with 1/2 tsp of ginger, the 1/2 tsp of garlic. 1/4 tsp of chili powder, and 1 tsp of garam masala. Set aside.
  • Cube the tofu into small bite-sized pieces
  • Next make the Tikka Masala sauce
  • Rough chop the onion
  • Peel the ginger root
  • Mince the ginger
  • Peel and mince the garlic
  • Heat a saute' pan to medium high heat
  • Add 1 tsp of olive oil reserving the other tsp, you may also need an additional splash of olive oil depending on the size of your pan and your onion
  • Add the onions and ginger until they turn translucent
  • Add the garlic
  • Move everything off to the edges of the pan and add the cumin seeds and cook until you smell them
  • Add the tsp of garam masala, the 1/2 tsp of chili powder, and the 1/2 tsp of turmeric
  • Add the tomatoes
  • Cook for 10 minutes and then set aside to cook slightly to a warm temp
  • Heat another saute' pan, add 2 tsp of olive oil
  • Add the tofu cubes and sprinkle with a dusting of chili powder (This helps them to brown) You may also roast them in the oven or toaster oven if you prefer
  • Once the tofu is browned, remove it as you do not want to over cook it.
  • Run the warm sauce mixture that through the food processor or use an immersion blender.
  • Once the sauce is to your preferred consistency, add it to the saute' pan
  • Taste, add salt and additional levels of spice that you prefer for heat or flavor here
  • Add the cup of fresh spinach and let it wilt in the sauce
  • Add the toasted tofu to the sauce and cook it together.

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Notes

With this dish you can make the gravy while the tofu is marinating in the refrigerator to save time 

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 17gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 235mgPotassium: 803mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 3300IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 251mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Dinner, Fall Meal, family, Healthy, Low Calorie, Meal Prep, protein, Vegetarian
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Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Chicken Tikka Masala

Meal Prep Made
Chicken Tikka Masala is an Indian inspired dish that can be adapted for taste. It can be spicy or not. The star of the dish is by far the Garam Masala, the spices in this dish will surely tantalize your taste buds. 
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinate 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dinner
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 450 kcal
Avg Cost Per Serving 1.53
Avg Recipe Cost 6.14

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Pot Can use a heavy bottom pot
  • 1 Wooden Spatula
  • 2 Cutting Boards One for meat and one vegetables
  • 2 Chef Knives
  • 2 Medium Bowls One for tomatoes, one for cooked chicken
  • 1 Small Bowl For mixed spices
  • Multiple Measuring Spoons
  • 1 Spoon to peel the Ginger

Ingredients
  

Marinade

  • 1/2 Cup Greek Yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp Mixed Dry Spices Turmeric, Garam Masala, Paprika, Chili Powder
  • 1 Tsp Kosher Salt

For the Masala

  • 1 Lb Boneless Chicken Breast
  • 1/2 Lb Boneless Chicken Thighs
  • 1 Tbs Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Tbs Ghee
  • 2 Garlic Cloves
  • 1/2 Tsp Ginger Root
  • 14 Oz Crushed Tomatoes
  • 1/3 Cup Mushrooms
  • 1 Tsp Brown Sugar

Dry Spices for Masala

  • 1 Tsp Coriander
  • 1 Tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 Tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 Tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 Tbsp Garam Masala
  • 1/4 Tsp Cardamom
  • 1 Tsp Turmeric
  • 1/8 Tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/8 Tsp Cloves
  • 1 Tsp Chili Pepper

Finishing Sauce Ingredients

  • 2 Tbs Greek Yogurt
  • 1/4 Cup Cream
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh Cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Cube the chicken breast and thighs into bit sized pieces
  • Marinate for a minimum of 15 minutes the chicken in some greek yogurt and a combined total of 1 tablespoon of all the dry spices.
  • Dice the onion
  • Mince the garlic
  • Peel and mince the ginger
  • Heat pan on med/high heat, add olive oil
  • Add the ghee
  • Once heated ,add the chicken
  • Once cooked remove the chicken and set aside
  • Turn the heat to a medium low In the same pan add the onions
  • Add the fresh ginger
  • Add all the dry spices
  • Add the garlic, cook only until you smell the garlic
  • Add the crushed tomatoes
  • Stir to incorporate any bits of spice that may have stuck to the pan
  • Add in the mushrooms
  • Add the cooked chicken back in
  • Add the brown sugar
  • Cover and let it simmer for approximately 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Check your heat to make sure its low enough that you do not burn the sauce or it will taste terrible and you will have to start over.
  • Taste at this point taste for additional spices, if you want it hot add more cayenne or if you want more Indian spice add more garam masala, salt etc
  • If your sauce is too thick you may add some water
  • Place the cover on the pot and cook for another 15 minutes
  • Mix in the yogurt and cream
  • Add in the fresh cilantro and serve over rice

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Notes

By meal prepping this dish ahead of time you can have a lovely dish on the table in no time at all. You can even make the rice up to 3 days ahead of time (rice is not included in the nutritional information). 
We suggest at the very minimum you prepare the chicken and marinate it together and then pre-measure your spices into a bag so that you have less to deal with on the day you cook it. 
Chop an onion, some garlic, fresh ginger, a few mushrooms, and cilantro and you can have dinner on the table in 30 minutes. 

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 40gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 156mgSodium: 335mgPotassium: 1003mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 708IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Dinner, Fall Meal, family, Healthy, Lunch, Meal Prep, Spicy
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Roasted Cubed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Roasted Cubed Sweet Potatoes

Meal Prep Made
These roasted bites of yum should be included in your meal prep every week. They are loaded with vitamin B6 and other nutrients. Great on salads or as a side!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 177 kcal
Avg Cost Per Serving .75
Avg Recipe Cost $3.00

Equipment

  • 1 Sheet Pan
  • 1 Silicone Pad

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Sweet Potatoes
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1/2 Tsp Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
  • Place the silicon mat onto your baking sheet
  • Wash the sweet potatoes
  • Peel the sweet potatoes
  • Slice the sweet potatoes
  • Cut into bite sized cubes, try to be as even as possible
  • Place onto the baking rack and add olive oil
  • Add salt, and pepper
  • Mix together with your hands or use a spatula
  • After 15 minutes turn the sweet potatoes to ensure they are all coated with the olive oil and not browning too much on one side
  • Bake for an additional 25 minutes
  • Test with a fork for softness, your fork should push all the way through without any resistance

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Notes

We love these in salads or just as a snack. Of course they make an easy side dish and can be reheated. Always make sure when reheating any foods that you check the temperature using a thermometer to make sure you are at at least 165 degrees F.

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 675mgPotassium: 575mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 24048IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 1mg
Keyword budget, easy, Meal Prep, side, vegetable
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Sunshine Bowl

Sunshine Bowls w Spicy Mango Vinaigrette Recipe

Sunshine Bowl w/ Spicy Mango Vinaigrette

Meal Prep Made
This is called a Sunshine bowl because of all its monochromatic color. The flavors all pair so nicely together to form a perfect lunch or dinner bowl. This recipe assumes that you have already meal prepped the sweet potatoes and the chicken for other recipes. It is quick to put together since you are basically just assembling the bowl.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 226 kcal
Avg Cost Per Serving $1.67
Avg Recipe Cost 1.67

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 Cup Tangerine
  • 1/4 Cup Sweet Potato
  • 1/8 Cup Orange Peppers
  • 1/8 Cup Carrot
  • 1/8 Cup Pineapple
  • 1/4 Cup Chicken Breast
  • 2 Tbsp Spicy Mango Vinaigrette

Instructions
 

  • Add pre-cooked chicken breast to a salad bowl
  • Add pre-cooked sweet potato cubes to the same bowl
  • Wash, peel, and separate the mandarine, tangerine, or orange
  • Wash the carrot
  • Peel the carrot
  • Slice the carrots into match sticks or use a Zoodle tool
  • Wash and slice the peppers
  • Was and cut the pineapple or use canned no- sugar added
  • Add all the vegetables and fruit into the salad bowl with the chicken and sweet potatoes
  • Shake the Mango Vinaigrette dressing
  • Slowly pour over the entire salad

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Notes

We used a mandarin instead of a tangerine
You can also add orange or yellow tomatoes if desired. 
We used canned unsweet pineapple because it was what we had on hand however fresh would have added more texture 
Do not skip the oh so delicious Spicy Mango Vinaigrette Dressing. 

Nutrition

Calories: 226kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 9gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 445mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 8328IUVitamin C: 49mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg
Keyword easy, Filling, Healthy, Lunch
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Shakshuka

Shakshuka Recipe

Shakshuka

Meal Prep Made
We have had friends rave about this egg and tomato dish for so long we just had to try it. This low calorie meatless dish was full of flavor. We will make this one again. This could be served over rice or with a piece of Naan bread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dinner
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 3
Calories 153 kcal
Avg Cost Per Serving $2.16
Avg Recipe Cost $6.49

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 28 Ounces Canned Tomatoes
  • 3 ea Garlic
  • 6 ea Eggs
  • 1/2 Cup Onion
  • 1 Tsp Cumin
  • 2 Tsp Paprika
  • 3/4 Tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 Cup Bell Pepper
  • 1/4 Cup Feta Cheese
  • 1/4 Cup Parsley
  • 1/4 Cup Cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Heat a skillet over medium heat
  • Add the olive oil to the pan
  • Once the pan is hot add the onions and the peppers
  • Cook until they start to glisten
  • Add in the garlic and the dry spices
  • Incorporate the spices and garlic
  • Once you can smell the garlic it is time to add the tomatoes
  • Add some salt and pepper
  • Bring the dish up to a simmer
  • Make a divot in the tomato mixture
  • Crack the egg and drop it into the divot
  • Once all your eggs are in the pan cover it with a lid
  • Let it cook for approximately 5 minutes until the egg is done to your desired consistency. We like our a little runny
  • Garnish with the feta cheese parsley, and cilantro you can even add a little green onion

Video

Notes

I did not have any cilantro on hand or red bell pepper so I substituted. I also made the dish with 4 eggs but recommend using 6 eggs as posted in the recipe . We had a lot of tomato left over in the pan with just the 4 eggs.

Nutrition

Calories: 153kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 8gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 511mgPotassium: 997mgFiber: 7gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2959IUVitamin C: 101mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 5mg
Keyword breakfast, brunch, budget, easy, egg, Low Calorie
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Zucchini Lasagna Recipe

Zucchini Lasagna

Meal Prep Made
The way we like our zucchini lasagna includes a little bit of pasta. So it is not carb-less it is simply low carb. This makes a healthier version of a traditional lasagna.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8
Calories 444 kcal
Avg Cost Per Serving $2.19
Avg Recipe Cost $17.52

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Zucchini
  • 10 Lasagna Noodles
  • 1 Lb Ground pork
  • 1 Cup Spinach
  • 1 Cup Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese
  • 3 Ounces Provolone Cheese
  • 1.5 Cups Tomato Sauce
  • 1 Onion
  • 1/2 Cup Mushrooms
  • 1/8 Cup Parsley
  • 1 Cup Peppers
  • 2 Garlic

Instructions
 

  • Start a stock pot of boiling salted water on the stove tor the lasagna noodles
  • Add the sausage to a hot skillet
  • Brown the sausage
  • Once the sausage has browned add the peppers and onions
  • When the peppers and onions are glistening you can add the mushrooms and the garlic
  • You water should be boiling in the pot now so add your lasagna noodles
  • Par cook the lasagna noodles they should be just bendable, do not overcook
  • Remove them carefully and place into a large mixing bowl
  • Remove the meat mixture from the skillet and place into another bowl
  • Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees F
  • Add a small amount of sauce to the lasagna pan
  • Add in the 1st layer of noodles
  • Add dollops of ricotta so it will spread easily
  • Add some of the provolone and shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Add some of the meat mixture
  • Layer some spinach and zucchini
  • Add some sauce
  • Repeat until you have no more room or until you run out of ingredients
  • Add noodles and zucchini to the top layer
  • Top with sauce and cheese Add salt and pepper
  • Cover with aluminum foil and cook for 60 minutes uncover for another 10 minutes or until the lasagna reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F

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Notes

How you layer is up to you. As long as you add the sauce with noodles  to the bottom and end up with some noodles for the top. 
This makes 2 medium sized lasagnas 
This dish freezes well so make at least two others

Nutrition

Calories: 444kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 25gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 451mgPotassium: 664mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1126IUVitamin C: 31mgCalcium: 256mgIron: 2mg
Keyword low carb
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Pickled Red Onion

Pickled Red Onion

Meal Prep Made
Onions never tasted so good. These pickled onions are perfect for burgers or on a salad!
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Marinate Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 3 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 54 kcal
Avg Cost Per Serving .38
Avg Recipe Cost 1.52

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 Red Onion
  • 1/4 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Sugar
  • 1/2 Cup Hot Water
  • 1/2 Cup Mirin
  • 1 Tsp Pickling Spice

Instructions
 

  • Peel and wash the onion
  • Slice the onion thin
  • Set the sliced onions aside
  • Add the sugar to a mason jar
  • Add the salt to a mason jar
  • Add the hot water to dissolve the salt and sugar
  • Add the sliced onions to the jar
  • Add the pickling spice and the mirin
  • Place the lid on the jar and shake until all is well blended

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Notes

We like to add these wonderful crunchy pickled onions to salads, burgers, sandwiches and even asian noodles. They are so easy to make and are a great way to use up the rest of a red onion. 

Nutrition

Calories: 54kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 372mgPotassium: 25mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword budget, easy, Healthy, Low Calorie, topping
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