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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 egg
- 1 T fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 10 oz canola oil
- 1 lb flat iron steak
- 1 pn each salt and pepper
- 1 t olive oil
- 4 ciabatta rolls
- 1 c seedless cucumber, cut into 2-inch julienne
- 2 T fressh ginger, peeled and cut into 2-inch julienne
- 1 c cilantro leaves
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 68g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 332 | |
| Calories from Fat 324 | 98% |
| Total Fat 36.59g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat 2.86g | 11% |
| Trans Fat 0.14g | |
| Cholesterol 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium 28mg | 1% |
| Potassium 47mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 1.63g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 1% |
| Sugars 0.45g | 0% |
| Protein 0.88g | 1% |
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