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Ingredients
- 1 large red or orange bell pepper or bell pepper halves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 handfuls kale, washed, stems removed, and roughly chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 6 large eggs
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 cup grated gruyere cheese
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 586g | |
| Calories 1267 | |
| Calories from Fat 880 | 69% |
| Total Fat 99.27g | 124% |
| Saturated Fat 37.88g | 152% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 1396mg | 465% |
| Sodium 971mg | 40% |
| Potassium 713mg | 20% |
| Total Carbs 9.98g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.1g | 4% |
| Sugars 5.92g | 4% |
| Protein 84.6g | 135% |
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