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Ingredients
- 1 cup dried buttermilk powder
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley, divided
- 2 teaspoons dried dill, divided
- 2½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 2¼ teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons dried minced onion
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 286g | |
| Calories 173 | |
| Calories from Fat 23 | 13% |
| Total Fat 2.66g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 1.42g | 6% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium 5510mg | 230% |
| Potassium 672mg | 19% |
| Total Carbs 28.65g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.8g | 9% |
| Sugars 19.98g | 13% |
| Protein 10.89g | 17% |
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