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Ingredients
- 3-4 fennel bulbs, preferably not too large
- 4 or 5 oranges
- Best quality, extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- A few black olives for garnish (optional)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 643g | |
| Calories 660 | |
| Calories from Fat 496 | 75% |
| Total Fat 55.18g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat 7.46g | 30% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 308mg | 13% |
| Potassium 2442mg | 70% |
| Total Carbs 42.99g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 18.3g | 61% |
| Sugars 0.0g | 0% |
| Protein 7.31g | 12% |
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