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Ingredients
- Spinach, Leek Phyllo Cups
- Total time: 35 minutes
- Ingredients:
- 2 sheets phyllo (filo) dough
- 1 leek, sliced, including light green
- 2 slices Prosciutto or other dry-cured ham, chopped
- 4oz (120gr) frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 2oz (60gr) feta cheese
- 2 tbs fresh, chopped chives
- 1 egg
- 2 tbs olive oil, divided
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 378g | |
| Calories 397 | |
| Calories from Fat 295 | 74% |
| Total Fat 33.33g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat 5.84g | 23% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 190mg | 63% |
| Sodium 313mg | 13% |
| Potassium 1556mg | 44% |
| Total Carbs 15.93g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.7g | 22% |
| Sugars 3.36g | 2% |
| Protein 14.18g | 23% |
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