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Ingredients
- 6 baby octopi
- 1 lemon, cut up
- A few sprigs of fresh parsley
- A couple of cloves of garlic
- Salt and pepper
- For the marinade:
- Freshly squeezed juice of 2-3 lemons
- A good pour of olive oil
- A pinch of oregano
- Salt and pepper
- A pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 34g | |
| Calories 14 | |
| Calories from Fat 1 | 7% |
| Total Fat 0.13g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.02g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 58mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 3.93g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.0g | 3% |
| Sugars 0.83g | 1% |
| Protein 0.54g | 1% |
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