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Ingredients
- 1/2 tsp of turmeric
- 1/2 tsp black mustard seeds
- Sprinkle the beets with:
- 1 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 tsp of sugar
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 12g | |
| Calories 28 | |
| Calories from Fat 5 | 18% |
| Total Fat 0.58g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.06g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2326mg | 97% |
| Potassium 40mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 5.49g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugars 4.34g | 3% |
| Protein 0.5g | 1% |
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