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Ingredients
- 10oz (300gr) ham, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 4 shallots, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 – 14 dry-cured, Greek olives, pitted and chopped
- 2 tbs fresh oregano
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1 cup peas, frozen
- 5oz (150gr) creamy goat cheese, Chavrie or Chevraux
- 4oz (120gr) dried fettuccini
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 237g | |
| Calories 319 | |
| Calories from Fat 161 | 50% |
| Total Fat 18.22g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat 3.91g | 16% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium 421mg | 18% |
| Potassium 509mg | 15% |
| Total Carbs 27.59g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 10.1g | 34% |
| Sugars 9.24g | 6% |
| Protein 13.83g | 22% |
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