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Ingredients
- 8 cups watercress leaves (3 bunches)
- 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves chopped garlic
- 1 small Yukon gold potato, chopped
- 1 tsp. sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 493g | |
| Calories 270 | |
| Calories from Fat 85 | 31% |
| Total Fat 9.65g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 1.45g | 6% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 116mg | 5% |
| Potassium 1638mg | 47% |
| Total Carbs 40.44g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.9g | 16% |
| Sugars 4.25g | 3% |
| Protein 10.15g | 16% |
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