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Ingredients
- Juice 1/2-1 whole lemon
- Small handful parsley leaves, finely chopped
- 80g celeriac, grated
- 1 large clove garlic
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 262g | |
| Calories 147 | |
| Calories from Fat 4 | 3% |
| Total Fat 0.47g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.12g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 79mg | 3% |
| Potassium 420mg | 12% |
| Total Carbs 35.32g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.7g | 6% |
| Sugars 28.11g | 19% |
| Protein 1.93g | 3% |
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