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Ingredients
- Kosher salt
- 1 1/2 pounds Brussels sprouts
- 1/2 pound pancetta, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Drain all but 2 tablespoons of the fat. Add the Brussels sprouts to the pan
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 890g | |
| Calories 642 | |
| Calories from Fat 159 | 25% |
| Total Fat 17.75g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 5.42g | 22% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium 3388mg | 141% |
| Potassium 3325mg | 95% |
| Total Carbs 63.8g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 24.4g | 81% |
| Sugars 17.46g | 12% |
| Protein 68.41g | 109% |
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