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Ingredients
- 2 spaghetti squashes, halved and seeded
- 4 rosemary sprigs
- 1 large red onion, cut into small wedges
- 1/2 cup toasted pistachios, roughly chopped
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Fresh ground black pepper
- A pinch of chili flakes
- Parmesan cheese
- 1 orange, for zesting
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 158g | |
| Calories 223 | |
| Calories from Fat 123 | 55% |
| Total Fat 14.66g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 1.8g | 7% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 17mg | 1% |
| Potassium 487mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 18.66g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.5g | 15% |
| Sugars 8.75g | 6% |
| Protein 7.79g | 12% |
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