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Ingredients
- Green Potato Salad with Peas and Mint (serves 2)
- 1 pound baby new potatoes
- 1/2 cup mint
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 cups frozen green peas
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1124g | |
| Calories 1071 | |
| Calories from Fat 298 | 28% |
| Total Fat 34.14g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat 4.57g | 18% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 481mg | 20% |
| Potassium 3785mg | 108% |
| Total Carbs 164.19g | 44% |
| Dietary Fiber 31.1g | 104% |
| Sugars 27.07g | 18% |
| Protein 35.27g | 56% |
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