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Ingredients
- 6oz (180gr) frozen spinach
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup (2oz, 60gr) shredded cheese
- 1 tbs Dijon-style mustard
- pinch of nutmeg, freshly grated is nice (a pinch is a very small amount; between 1/8th and 1/16th tsp.
- Tomato Sauce:
- 2 cups (15oz, 450gr) whole tomatoes
- 1 tsp basil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 57g | |
| Calories 76 | |
| Calories from Fat 50 | 66% |
| Total Fat 5.57g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 2.39g | 10% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 186mg | 62% |
| Sodium 70mg | 3% |
| Potassium 101mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 0.85g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugars 0.42g | 0% |
| Protein 5.98g | 10% |
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