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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup carrots, sliced
- 1/2 large onion
- few shakes of crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 Tbs. La Choy Original Stir Fry Sauce
- 85grams frozen broccoli*
- 2-4 Tbs. water
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 220g | |
| Calories 68 | |
| Calories from Fat 3 | 4% |
| Total Fat 0.4g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.07g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 61mg | 3% |
| Potassium 445mg | 13% |
| Total Carbs 15.2g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.1g | 14% |
| Sugars 6.44g | 4% |
| Protein 2.73g | 4% |
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