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Ingredients
- 2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp butter + extra for buttering the pan
- 6 sheets of matzoh
- 6 large eggs
- 2 Tbsp half-and-half
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp fresh black pepper
- Sprinkling of sea salt
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 568g | |
| Calories 785 | |
| Calories from Fat 536 | 68% |
| Total Fat 60.15g | 75% |
| Saturated Fat 15.14g | 61% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 1262mg | 421% |
| Sodium 1605mg | 67% |
| Potassium 805mg | 23% |
| Total Carbs 22.99g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.8g | 13% |
| Sugars 10.86g | 7% |
| Protein 40.69g | 65% |
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