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Ingredients
- ¾ tsp olive oil
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- ½ cup grated zucchini
- 3 eggs
- 2 egg whites
- 3 tbsp water
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground pepper
- 1 tbsp crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp minced flat-leaf parsley
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 305g | |
| Calories 276 | |
| Calories from Fat 167 | 61% |
| Total Fat 18.73g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat 6.02g | 24% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 567mg | 189% |
| Sodium 885mg | 37% |
| Potassium 454mg | 13% |
| Total Carbs 8.66g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.8g | 6% |
| Sugars 4.52g | 3% |
| Protein 19.45g | 31% |
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