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Ingredients
- 2 cups = 480 ml = 230 g almond flour
- small bunch ≈ 0.7 oz ≈ 20 g fresh organic chives
- 2.5 oz = 70 g sour cream
- 1 teaspoon (or to taste) unrefined sea salt
- (1/2 teaspoon organic garlic powder)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 70g | |
| Calories 137 | |
| Calories from Fat 123 | 90% |
| Total Fat 13.98g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 8.16g | 33% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium 57mg | 2% |
| Potassium 100mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 2.04g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 2.48g | 2% |
| Protein 1.47g | 2% |
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