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Ingredients
- 1 small red beet, peeled and coarsely grated
- 1 cup white balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 teaspoon juniper berries 1 dried bay leaf
- 24 quail eggs
- Hot sauce, celery leaves, and flaky sea salt, for serving
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 658g | |
| Calories 969 | |
| Calories from Fat 204 | 21% |
| Total Fat 22.68g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat 7.14g | 29% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 1677mg | 559% |
| Sodium 2819mg | 117% |
| Potassium 881mg | 25% |
| Total Carbs 152.65g | 41% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.7g | 9% |
| Sugars 143.89g | 96% |
| Protein 28.84g | 46% |
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