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Goldfish Cracker Treats

If you’re a follower of this blog you already know that I make a lot of variations on roasted crackers, covering them in everything from the sweet to the savory. These little Goldfish Cracker treats are no exception. They’re very addictive. But, if you don’t have the dressing mix or dill on hand, use any spice combination you have. And even dried oregano and thyme work just fine!

Goldfish Cracker Treats

Great. Now Goldfish Are Even More Addicting.

I often take store-bought treats, like Goldfish crackers, oyster crackers or even chips, and kick them up by adding simple spice mixes. But it doesn’t take much to transform something right out of a box. These Goldfish cracker treats are unexpected. You don’t usually find dill on a cracker.

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Also try my Buffalo ranch snack mix.

Goldfish Cracker Treats
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Goldfish Cracker Treats

These little Goldfish Cracker treats are no exception. They’re very addicting. But, if you don’t have the dressing mix or dill on hand, use anything spice combination you have.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword crackers, treats
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 606kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 250 F.
  • Pour goldfish into a large bowl.
  • Drizzle with the oil and butter.
  • Add the dressing mix and dill and toss to coat well.
  • Pour onto a baking sheet (I needed two) and bake for 15-20 minutes, stopping to toss the crackers after 10 minutes.
  • Let cool before serving.

Notes

The crackers will get crunchier after they cool.

Nutrition

Calories: 606kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 46g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 2194mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Smoked Maple Chicken

This wonderful smoked maple chicken ended up on some great smoked chicken sandwiches, and also on Cobb salads. I used a spicy rub to offset the sweetness of the glaze. Sure I could just sit down with a nice smoked maple chicken breast for dinner. My rule is that if there’s extra room on the smoker I always fill it. With dishes like this chicken for example. You can always freeze whatever you make for later.

Smoked Maple Chicken

A High Heat Smoke

I smoked the chicken using my Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker. I did not put any water into the water pan so I could obtain the 325 degrees needed for chicken. You won’t get crispy skin at that temperature but you’ll still get delicious chicken. You’ll want to smoke at a higher temperature versus what you might use for say ribs or pork shoulder, which is often around 225 F.

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Pecan Wood Chunks 4lb

This chicken is perfect for a cobb salad.

Smoked Maple Chicken
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Smoked Maple Chicken

This wonderful smoked maple chicken ended up on some great smoked chicken sandwiches, and also on Cobb salads. I used a spicy rub to offset the sweetness of the glaze. Sure I could just sit down with a nice smoked maple chicken breast for dinner. But if there’s extra room on the smoker I always fill it. You can always freeze whatever you make for later.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken, maple, smoked
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 113kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

For the maple glaze

Instructions

  • Brine chicken per instructions.
  • Rinse and pat dry, then sprinkle with your favorite rub.
  • Start your smoker for cooking at 325 F, or use a grill set up for indirect cooking. Your temperature must be at least 300 F or you won’t get crunchy skin.
  • Prepare the glaze by mixing the ingredients in a small sauce pan over medium heat.
  • Smoke or grill chicken until almost done, around 145 F as measured in a thick part of the meat.
  • Baste meat with the maple glaze and continue cooking until meat temperature hits 160 F. Baste as often as you like during that time.
  • Let rest before carving.

Notes

Slice thin for great sandwiches.

Nutrition

Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 95mg | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Cuban Burgers

Wow, these Cuban burgers were great. I put two things I love into one and I got … lots more love! This simple idea combines the great flavors of a burger with a Cuban sandwich. You’ll need a panini press to flatten these, but it’s ok if you don’t have one. Instead, place the burgers (wrapped in foil) into a large heated skillet then place another, smaller, skillet on top. Weigh it down with a few unopened cans you have on hand to press it down a bit. Voila! Instant panini press!

Cuban Burgers

Griddled To Perfection

The easiest way to cook these Cuban burgers is on a Cuisinart Griddler. It is an absolute beast at making pressed sandwiches. It gets nice and hot, giving you that perfect crusty bread. It gets the cheese nice and perfectly melty. That’s what you’re after! And it’s oh so easy to clean up too!

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Cuisinart Panini Press, Stainless Steel Griddler, Sandwich Maker & More, 5-IN-1, GR-4NP1

Also try my Dallas burgers.

This recipe is based on a recipe from Bobby Flay.

Cuban Burgers
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Cuban Burgers

Wow, these Cuban burgers were great. I love Cuban sandwiches, and I love burgers, so put two things I love into one and you get … lots more love! 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword burgers, Cuban
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 812kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Bobby Flay

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Form meat into patties. Season well and grill until just barely done.
  • Combine the mayonnaise, roasted garlic, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
  • Slather bun sides with the mayonnaise mixture and add some Dijon.
  • Top buns with the cheese, burgers, more cheese, and some ham.
  • Add bun tops and place into preheated panini press.
  • Press down and cook until the cheese melts.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

Serve with dill pickle spears on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 812kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 1251mg | Potassium: 512mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 372IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 396mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Cuisinart CSBP-100 3-in-1 Stuffed Burger Press, Black

Olive Cheese Bread

Looking for a change from the “usual” garlic cheese bread? This olive cheese bread is salty, and cheesy, with just a little onion bite. My wife absolutely loves olives, so this was a major hit with her. It’s salty. Briny. Kinda cheesy. If you love olives even a bit as much as my wife, you’ll enjoy this bread too. It’s like olive heaven in every bite!

Olive Cheese Bread

The Next Time…

Next time I make this olive cheese bread, I might kick it up even further by using stuffed olives. I can see where jalapeno-stuffed or garlic-stuffed olives would really take this over the top. I’d also use pepper jack cheese instead of Monterrey jack just for a little more heat.

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Also try my jalapeno popper garlic cheese bread.

Olive Cheese Bread
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Olive Cheese Bread

Looking for a change from the “usual” garlic cheese bread? This olive cheese bread is salty, and cheesy, with just a little onion bite
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword bread, cheese, olives
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 562kcal
Author Based on a recipe from The Pioneer Woman

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 6 ounces pimento-stuffed green olives pimento, jalapeno, or garlic-stuffed, sliced
  • 6 ounces black olives pitted, chopped
  • 2 stalks green onions chopped
  • 1 stick unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¾ pound Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 1 loaf French bread split in half horizontally

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 F.
  • Place all but the bread in a bowl and stir gently until combined.
  • Spoon mixture onto bread halves.
  • Bake on a baking sheet for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the bread starts to turn golden.

Notes

Try your favorite stuffed olives or a variety!

Nutrition

Calories: 562kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1237mg | Potassium: 131mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 886IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 368mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Greek Salad Bites

I was making grilled lamb gyros the other day and figured I’d better scout around for a Greek-inspired side dish. I didn’t want to do the ‘usual’ Greek salad, but I wanted something light. These little Greek salad bite appetizers worked just great as a side. My wife is a big fan of sun-dried tomatoes and Kalamata olives, so she really liked these. The basil sprinkled on top really brings these little morsels together.

Greek Salad Bites

Cucumber Coolness And Crunch

I think that the cucumbers made for a great vessel for these Greek salad bites. But really, you don’t have to use them. You can substitute your favorite cracker instead. Cucumbers scream ‘Greek’ to me. Who has ever had a Greek salad or a gyro without them?

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Also try my grilled zucchini roll-ups.

Greek Salad Bites
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Greek Salad Bites

These little Greek salad bite appetizers worked just great as a side. My wife's a big fan of sun-dried tomatoes and Kalamata olives, so she really liked these. The basil sprinkled on top really brings these little morsels together.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Greek
Keyword Greek, salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 61kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Food.com

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Fold together the feta, yogurt, parsley, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and black pepper in small bowl.
  • Cover and chill for at least 2 hours, up to 24.
  • Slice cucumber into slices.
  • Spoon mixture onto the tops of the cucumbers.
  • Sprinkle tops of cucumbers with the olives, followed by a pinch of the crumbled dried basil.

Notes

You can use thicker cucumber slices instead. Using a small scoop or spoon, scoop out some of the tops of the slices and add the filling.

Nutrition

Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 233mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 274IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 97mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Roasted Mushrooms

Nothing beats roasted mushrooms. Although I love sautéed mushrooms, roasting them really brings out their wonderful earthy flavors even more. I like making a big batch of these mushrooms and putting them on whatever I’m serving that day. From burgers to grilled polenta they’re great. The balsamic vinegar adds a really nice tang to the roasted mushrooms. You can omit it if you like, but if you do, add something in with a little herby flavor, such as Italian seasoning.

Roasted Mushrooms

I Like Them A Bit Crunchy

These can keep for a few days in the fridge after you make them. Don’t overcook them or they’ll get a bit soggy. It’s personal preference, but I prefer mine to have just a bit of crunch to them. Just a little texture. I don’t want them to be all mushy!

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Also try my spicy grilled mushrooms.

Roasted Mushrooms
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Roasted Mushrooms

Nothing beats roasted mushrooms. Although I love sautéed mushrooms, roasting them really brings out their wonderful earthy flavors even more.
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword mushroom, roasted
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 1025kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Picture-Perfect Meals

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 F.
  • Place mushrooms, garlic, olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a baking dish (I used a 9″ x 9″ pan). Stir to combine.
  • Add salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Sprinkle the butter pieces over the tops of the mushrooms. Place in the oven and roast for 15-20 minutes or until the mushrooms are golden but not too soft.
  • Stir in the parsley and serve.

Notes

Use immediately. Store any leftovers in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 1025kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 101g | Saturated Fat: 36g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 1595mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 2411IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Smoked and Glazed Spiral-Sliced Ham

Spiral-cut hams from the grocery store are already cooked, and often smoked. That doesn’t mean that they can’t get even more awesome with a little more time on a smoker. A sweet glaze doesn’t hurt either. The end result is a lightly smoky flavored ham with a deliciously sweet crust. Like this smoked and glazed spiral-sliced ham that disappeared in no time.

Smoked and Glazed Spiral-Sliced Ham

The Perfect Ham

This smoked and glazed spiral-sliced ham was perfect for sandwiches, salads, and just eaten as-is. It has the perfect smoky flavor without being overpowering.

I prefer to use fruit or nut woods when I smoke unless I want a heavier smoke flavor. Pecan, apple or cherry are my favorites. I used apple for this ham.

Pecan Wood Chunks 4lb
Pecan Wood Chunks 4lb

If you want to kick up your ham with a coffee-infused gravy, check out my red- and black-eyed gravies. My pepper onion beer sauce makes for a great topping for ham!

Smoked and Glazed Spiral-Sliced Ham
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Smoked and Glazed Spiral-Sliced Ham

Spiral-cut hams from the grocery store are already cooked, and often smoked. That doesn’t mean that they can’t get even more awesome with a little more time on a smoker.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword ham, smoked
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 35 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 2508kcal
Author Based on a recipe from The Virtual Weber Bullet

Equipment

Ingredients

For the basting sauce

Instructions

  • Fire up a smoker for cooking at 225 F. You can also make this in an oven or on a grill over indirect heat, but be careful to not dry out the ham – keep the temperature low and baste it often.
  • Add 2 small chunks of cherry or apple wood. Do not add very much wood or it will over-power the ham, since it is already smoked.
  • Sprinkle the ham with the rub and massage it into the meat. Transfer the ham to the smoker.
  • Combine the syrup and butter.
  • Every 1 hour, baste the ham with the basting sauce.
  • Continue cooking for about 5 hours or until the internal temperature of the ham reaches 140 F. Remember, the ham is already cooked. You’re just warming it and adding flavor.
  • Let the ham rest for 20-30 minutes before carving.

Notes

Makes for great sandwiches, too!

Nutrition

Calories: 2508kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 216g | Fat: 173g | Saturated Fat: 63g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 635mg | Sodium: 11921mg | Potassium: 2884mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 176IU | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 9mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Spicy Roasted Olives

We absolutely loved this recipe for spicy roasted olives. It combines a little heat, some herbs, and great roasted flavor. These are fantastic. They are salty, briny, hot, and herby. They disappear in seconds! With it just being us I kept the jalapeno slices in the bowl with the olives. For a party I might take them out. Or maybe not. They do let people know that they are in for some heat. I wouldn’t want grandma to accidentally grab an olive expecting the ‘usual’.

Spicy Roasted Olives

Use Dried Herbs In A Pinch

You can substitute dried rosemary if you don’t have any fresh on hand. Make sure you grind it up well in a mortar and pestle or blender before adding it to these spicy roasted olives. You want to make sure that there aren’t any large pieces of rosemary. They’ll be difficult to bite into.

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Smoked olives are also out-of-this-world great. Try them and grilled bacon-wrapped olives too!

Spicy Roasted Olives
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Spicy Roasted Olives

We absolutely loved this recipe for spicy roasted olives. It combines a little heat, some herbs, and great roasted flavor. These are fantastic. 
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword olives, spicy
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 208kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Tyler Florence

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Place olives, rosemary, jalapeno and garlic into a large bowl. Stir.
  • Squeeze juice from the tangerines into the bowl.
  • Add the tangerines halves in also.
  • Drizzle with the olive oil and vinegar and stir well.
  • Pour into an 8" x 8" baking dish.
  • Cover and bake for 1 hour.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

If serving as leftovers (as if there will be any), let them come to room temperature first.

Nutrition

Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 789mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 369IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Southwestern Cobb Salad

Boy, I love a good salad, and this loaded up southwestern Cobb salad was sure easy to love! Go nuts! Put anything you want onto it! We used our smoked turkey breast for extra yummy goodness!

Southwestern Cobb Salad

Get Inspired

Whenever I’m making Cobb salads for dinner, I start at the grocery store. I walk through the product section and grab whatever looks good. It’s easy to find inspiration for a southwestern Cobb salad. I add a protein or two (cubed chicken, ham or turkey always go well). And I add some crunch (bacon, crumbled chips, croutons). Rinsed canned beans are also a great addition to a Cobb salad. The end result is always fantastic.

I highly recommend that you shred or grate your own cheese at home. Don’t buy the pre-shredded or pre-grated stuff. It has stuff added to it to keep it from sticking together. That ‘stuff’ affects how the cheese melts. Shred it yourself and use the good stuff.

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Also check out my awesome smoked chicken Cobb Salad.

Southwestern Cobb Salad
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Southwestern Cobb Salad

Boy, I love a good salad, and this loaded up southwestern Cobb salad was sure easy to love! Go nuts! Put anything you want onto it! 
Course Main
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • Red leaf lettuce chopped
  • Green leaf lettuce chopped
  • Smoked turkey cut into bite-sized cubes
  • Bacon cooked, drained, and crumbled
  • 1 can black beans rinsed, drained
  • 1 can sweet corn drained
  • Radicchio sliced thin
  • Tomato chopped
  • Red onion soaked in water for 10 minutes, then chopped fine
  • Avocado cubed
  • Extra sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • Blue tortilla chips lightly crushed

Instructions

  • Line a platter with the lettuce and top with the remaining ingredients.

Notes

You can use your favorite salad ingredients.

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Smoked Bone-In Maple Turkey Breast

Smoking a turkey breast isn’t like smoking ribs or pulled pork, which I usually cook at temperatures around 225 F. For a turkey skin to get good and crisp you need a higher temperature. I smoked this turkey breast at 350 F. I also basted it with a wonderful maple butter sauce at the end. This smoked bone-in maple turkey breast was fantastic. It’s easier than it might seem and incredibly tasty and moist. The breast meat is amazing.

Smoked Bone-In Maple Turkey Breast

To Brine Or Not To Brine

If you are using a natural turkey breast you will want to brine it before cooking it. If you are using a self-basting breast (like I did), no brining is required. Most frozen breasts are already brined, so read the package first. Either way you’ll enjoy this great smoked bone-in maple turkey breast for dinner. Or lunch.

I smoked this turkey using my Weber Smokey Mountain Cooker but I did not put any water in the water pan so I could reach 350 F.

I prefer to use fruit or nut woods when I smoke unless I want a heavier smoke flavor. Pecan, apple or cherry are my favorites. I used apple for this turkey.

Pecan Wood Chunks 4lb
Pecan Wood Chunks 4lb

Also try my smoked boneless turkey breast.

Smoked Bone-In Maple Turkey Breast
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Smoked Bone-In Maple Turkey Breast

If you are using a natural turkey breast you will want to brine it before cooking it. If you are using a self-basting breast (like I did), no brining is required. Either way you’ll enjoy this great smoked bone-in maple turkey breast for dinner.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword breast, smoked, turkey
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 176kcal
Author MIke

Ingredients

For the maple butter glaze

Instructions

  • Start up your smoker and get the cooking temperature to 350 F. Add only 1 or 2 small chunks of smoking wood.
  • Rinse and dry the turkey.
  • Sprinkle the breast with rub and massage into the meat.
  • Put turkey onto smoker and cook until meat temperature approaches 155 F.
  • Baste the turkey with the glaze and continue cooking until turkey reaches 165 F, glazing a few times as it cooks.
  • Remove turkey and let rest 20 minutes before carving.

Notes

Slice thin or thick for the best turkey sandwiches.

Nutrition

Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 252mg | Potassium: 260mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 196IU | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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