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Ingredients
- 1 cup AP flour
- 1 acorn squash
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 3/4 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp fennel seed
- 1/4 tsp salt
- pinch cayenne pepper
- 2 cups spinach leaves, washed and trimmed
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese (low fat okay)
- parmesan cheese
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 550g | |
| Calories 374 | |
| Calories from Fat 129 | 34% |
| Total Fat 14.41g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 8.57g | 34% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium 758mg | 32% |
| Potassium 1663mg | 48% |
| Total Carbs 48.66g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.4g | 28% |
| Sugars 2.96g | 2% |
| Protein 19.07g | 31% |
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