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Ingredients
- 1 eggplant
- 1 summer squash
- 1 medium onion
- Vegetable oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 656g | |
| Calories 158 | |
| Calories from Fat 10 | 6% |
| Total Fat 1.14g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.23g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 15mg | 1% |
| Potassium 1486mg | 42% |
| Total Carbs 36.63g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.3g | 54% |
| Sugars 17.01g | 11% |
| Protein 7.09g | 11% |
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