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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 x 200 g venison fillets
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 25 g butter
- 100g dried shiitake mushrooms
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 50ml red wine
- 50ml balsamic vinegar
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 317g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 402 | |
| Calories from Fat 159 | 40% |
| Total Fat 17.89g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 8.01g | 32% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium 82mg | 3% |
| Potassium 233mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 9.52g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.8g | 6% |
| Sugars 4.35g | 3% |
| Protein 45.06g | 72% |
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