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Southwestern Style Beans

One of the most popular side dishes I’ve made is the Spanish style beans we discovered years ago. And after roasting a large (ok, huge) batch of Hatch chiles the other day I decided to take my old trusty Spanish style bean recipe and make Southwestern style beans. And boy, did it ever come out great, too. It reminds me of a meatless chili, actually. Just like a big bowl of chili it would be perfect on a cool fall day in Indiana.

Southwestern Style Beans

Oh So Good!

Ranch style beans have such a wonderful flavor that I could eat them right out of the can. If you can’t find freshly roasted green chiles, just add canned chopped green chiles to these southwestern style beans.

I like to use my good ole trusty Dutch oven to make this soup and pretty much darned near anything like it on my stovetop. It’s nice and big and sturdy. That extra weight helps it maintain and distribute heat perfectly. As an added bonus, it’s actually pretty easy to clean up too!

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Amazon Basics Enameled Cast Iron Covered Round Dutch Oven, 6-Quart, Blue
Southwestern Style Beans
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Southwestern Style Beans

I decided to take my old trusty Spanish style bean recipe and make Southwestern style beans. And boy, did it ever come out great, too. 
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword beans, southwestern
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 servings
Calories 24kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot.
  • Saute the onion until tender.
  • Add the chiles and garlic and saute another 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the bay leaves, oregano, liquid smoke (if using), beans, paprika, and bouillon,. Stir. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and simmer until hot and bubbly 30-35 minutes.
  • Serve garnished with cilantro.

Notes

Serve with cornbread.

Nutrition

Calories: 24kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Spicy Tex-Mex Party Mix

I’ve made a lot of snack mixes in my time. Traditional ones. Sweet ones. Savory ones. Sour cream and onion ones. Cajun ones. Italian-ish ones. And now, this most awesome spicy Tex-Mex party mix. Quick and easy to make.

Spicy Tex-Mex Party Mix

Bold. And Crunchy.

I really prefer our homemade taco seasoning in this spicy Tex-Mex party mix over the store bought stuff in the little packets, and not just because it’s so much cheaper to make. When you make the seasoning from scratch you can control how fine or coarse it is. For this party mix I wanted a little texture from the seasoning so I didn’t grind it for very long. There’s a lot of big things in the bowl. I didn’t want the seasoning to get lost in there.

You can also substitute your favorite Chex cereal for the cereal. Or use a combination of your favorite ones!

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Chex Wheat Breakfast Cereal, Made with Whole Grain, Homemade Chex Mix Ingredient, 14 OZ

Also try my southwestern snack mix. Less kick, great flavor.

Spicy Tex-Mex Party Mix
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Spicy Tex-Mex Party Mix

I’ve made a lot of snack mixes in my time. Traditional ones. Sweet ones. Savory ones. Sour cream and onion ones. Cajun ones. Italian-ish ones. And now, this most awesome spicy Tex-Mex party mix. Quick and easy to make.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Southwestern
Keyword Chex mix, spicy
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 464kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cup peanuts roasted
  • 2 ½ cup pretzels
  • 3 cups corn chips
  • 3 cups mini shredded wheat cereal not frosted Or, substitute Corn Chex cereal.
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 packet taco seasoning

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Place peanuts, pretzels, corn chips and shredded wheat cereal into a large bowl.
  • Drizzle the butter over the snack mix and fold to coat.
  • Sprinkle with taco seasoning and mix to coat.
  • Spread out on a baking sheet (or two) and bake for 10 minutes.
  • Let cool and serve.

Notes

Store in an air-tight container. Use your favorite snack bites.

Nutrition

Calories: 464kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 575mg | Potassium: 325mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 510IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Southwestern Whole Roasted Cauliflower

Wow, now this is the way to cook and serve up cauliflower. The flavors are fantastic, and just doesn’t get any easier to make. You can make this southwestern whole roasted cauliflower in any style you want, just substitute your favorite spices. I lean towards southwestern and Cajun flavors, so that’s what I used. A little citrus, a little earthiness, and just a bit of heat. It’s nice to have something that looks a little different!

Southwestern Whole Roasted Cauliflower

Crunchy Outside, Tender Inside

The yogurt coating forms a light crust over this southwestern whole roasted cauliflower. It’s a nice little crunchy contrast to the tender roasted insides. I was pleased with how well this cooked up. I was afraid the cauliflower would be hard. Instead it was perfect.

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Also try Chef Paul Prudhomme’s Cajun cauliflower.

Southwestern Whole Roasted Cauliflower
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Southwestern Whole Roasted Cauliflower

Wow, now this is the way to cook and serve up cauliflower. The flavors are fantastic, and just doesn’t get any easier to make. You can make this southwestern whole roasted cauliflower in any style you want, just substitute your favorite spices. 
Course Side
Cuisine American
Keyword cauliflower, roasted, southwestern
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 64kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Pure Wow

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 F.
  • Trim the green leaves from the cauliflower. Also trim the stem so most of the woody part is gone and there is a nice flat surface on the bottom.
  • Note: Depending on how large your cauliflower is, and how you like yours cooked (we prefer a little bite to ours), you may want to steam or microwave the cauliflower a little first. Make sure you dry the outside of the cauliflower afterwards so that the yogurt mixture will adhere.
  • Spray a small baking sheet with non-stick spray.
  • Combine the remaining ingredients in a medium bowl. Adjust the seasonings to taste.
  • Dip the head of cauliflower into the bowl and swish it around to get it fully coated. Transfer to the baking sheet stem-side down.
  • Roast for 30-40 minutes until golden brown and starting to get tender. I inserted a long toothpick into the cauliflower to make sure it was cooked like I want it (a little al dente). Depending on the size of your cauliflower, it may take more or less time.

Notes

Best served immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 655mg | Potassium: 292mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 872IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Southwestern Turkey Soup

I always make too much turkey at Thanksgiving. I’m not complaining, not at all. It means I get to find new and great ways to use leftover turkey. Like this southwestern turkey soup. It’s easy, it’s fast, and it is absolutely packed with great flavors. And it doesn’t matter how you cooked your turkey, whether it be smoked, fried, baked or roasted.

Southwestern Turkey Soup

Spice It Up A Bit

For a little extra zing in your southwestern turkey soup, skip the Rotel and add a small can of diced tomatoes along with a small can of Fire-Roasted Diced Green Chiles.

I like to use my good ole trusty Dutch oven to make this soup and pretty much darned near anything like it on my stovetop. It’s nice and big and sturdy. That extra weight helps it maintain and distribute heat perfectly. As an added bonus, it’s actually pretty easy to clean up too!

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Also try my Mexican corn soup and my great chicken noodle soup.

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Southwestern Turkey Soup

It’s easy, it’s fast, and it is absolutely packed with great flavors. And it doesn’t matter how you cooked your turkey, whether it be smoked, fried, baked or roasted.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword soup, southwestern, turkey
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 125kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Taste of Home

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the onion and saute until tender.
  • Add the remaining ingredients except the garnishes.
  • Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer and simmer, covered, for 20-30 minutes.
  • Serve with desired garnishes.

Notes

You can also make this soup using chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 186mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 364IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Southwestern Sauce

This is my go-to sauce for anything Southwestern. I use it on grilled stuffed Fritos. I use it as a dip for chips. I’ve dunked pigs-in-a-blanket into it. Chicken nuggets often find their way into this sauce. I drizzle it over tacos or enchiladas. And I use it in place of mayonnaise or remoulade on my sandwiches and po boys. Like I said, it’s a great sauce for anything!

Grilled Stuffed Fritos

A Little Sauce With A Mighty Taste

This isn’t quite the sauce where ‘a little dab will do you’. But you don’t need much of this southwestern sauce to spice up whatever you’re using it on. You can make some easy variations on it too. Just swap out the cayenne with some other seasonings. Try Creole or Cajun seasoning. Chipotle powder adds a little heat with a great smokiness! Get creative with it!

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This sauce is also fantastic on crispy corn fritters.

Grilled Stuffed Fritos
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Southwestern Sauce

This is my go-to sauce for anything Southwestern.
Course Sauce
Cuisine American, Asian
Keyword sauce, southwestern
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 1/2 cups
Calories 678kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Nibble Me This

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

Can be served hot or cold.

Nutrition

Calories: 678kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 65g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 31g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 2139mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1204IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Southwestern Pigs in a Blanket

Your standard pigs-in-a-blanket are mighty good, but I felt that they needed a little ‘help’. So along came this great southwestern pigs in a blanket variation that gets devoured even faster! Get your big platter out, you’re going to need it! This lovely morsels kick up the classic by adding bell peppers and a nice spicy cheese. There’s nothing boring about them!

Southwestern Pigs in a Blanket

Go Dipping!

I served these southwestern pigs in a blanket with an easy-to-make Southwestern sauce. You could use good old Ranch dressing instead. A good, thick spicy BBQ sauce would also make for a great dipping sauce. Heck, set out a few different sauces and get ready to watch these yummy bites disappear in no time! Who wouldn’t enjoy a pigs in a blanket bar?

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Also try my BBQ pigs in a blanket.

Southwestern Pigs in a Blanket
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Southwestern Pigs in a Blanket

Your standard pigs-in-a-blanket are mighty good, but I felt that they needed a little ‘help’. So along came this great southwestern pigs in a blanket variation that gets devoured even faster! Get your big platter out, you’re going to need it!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword crescent rolls, sausage
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 32
Calories 21kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Garden Cut

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 375 F.
  • Unroll the dough from the tubes and separate into 16 triangles. Cut each triangle lengthwise in half.
  • Add a small piece of cheese and top with some of the peppers.
  • Place the sausage at the end of each little triangle and roll up in the dough.
  • Place onto a baking sheet and bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve with Southwestern sauce.

Notes

Add a little diced jalapeno along with the bell peppers for a nice kick.

Nutrition

Calories: 21kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Southwestern Hot Dog

Mayonnaise on a hot dog can be a beautiful thing. Though, I can honestly say that it’s not anything I had growing up. I was a ketchup-on-a-hot-dog kid. I didn’t like the tang of mustard. This southwestern hot dog is one of the hot dogs that keeps me believing in keeping an open mind when it comes to topping dogs. Or anything else for that matter.

Southwestern Hot Dog

Mayo On A Hot Dog? What?

Times have changed, and I’ll put just about anything on a hot dog. Including mayonnaise. These southwestern hot dogs are awesome. The ingredients list looks pretty normal. Don’t let the mayo throw you. You gotta go for it. Give it a try. You’ll like it.

If you don’t have (or want to make) fresh pico de gallo, use jarred or substitute salsa instead.

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Also try my simple but great spiraled hot dogs.

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Southwestern Hot Dog

Great, flavorful dogs. You won’t be disappointed! Cut into bite-sized pieces and serve as an appetizer too.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword hot dogs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 409kcal
Author Inspired by Kraft

Ingredients

  • 2 hot dogs
  • 2 hot dog buns
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sharp cheddar shredded
  • 2-3 tablespoons pico de gallo or salsa
  • 2-3 tablespoons sour cream
  • Pickled jalapenos sliced, optional

Instructions

  • Grill dogs and toast the buns.
  • Spread the mayonnaise on the buns.
  • Top with the dogs.
  • Then add the remaining ingredients.

Notes

Cut a long narrow slit in your dogs before cooking to give the toppings a great place to go!

Nutrition

Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 777mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 273IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 3mg

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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Southwestern Chili with Corn Chips

Give me a big ole bowl of Southwestern chili and some corn chips and I’m a happy guy. Make it spicy and I’m even happier. There’s a lot of stuff going on in this chili. Lots of great stuff. All things that I love. Despite the long ingredient list this is pretty much a ‘everything into the pot’ kind of recipe. So don’t let it scare you off. The flavors are amazing.

Southwestern Chili with Corn Chips

Not Your Usual Chili

This southwestern chili with corn chips isn’t your typical beef chili. Ya know, the one with beef, a broth. Some onion and tomatoes. Maybe some beans (if you’re outside of Texas, of course). It’s a lot more than that. It’s a mix of textures. Tender. Crunchy. Soft.

Want your chili spicier? Start with the Rotel. Grab the spicy stuff. The really hot stuff. Go find a jalapeno or two. Seed it. Or not. Dice it up. Add it in when you add the bell peppers. Add a pinch of cayenne. Or more than a pinch. Do it up right!

Also try my spicy ground beef chili.

Rotel, Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles Mild 10 Oz
Rotel, Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles Mild 10 Oz
Southwestern Chili with Corn Chips
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Southwestern Chili with Corn Chips

Give me a big ole bowl (or plate) of Southwestern chili and some corn chips and I’m a happy guy. Make it spicy and I’m even happier.
Course Main
Cuisine Southwestern
Keyword chili, corn chips, southwestern
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 503kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Picture-Perfect Meals

Ingredients

Serving suggestion

  • Corn chips
  • Green onions sliced
  • sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • Sour cream

Instructions

  • Heat a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Crumble the beef into the pot and cook until done.
  • Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Remove all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings.
  • Add the onion and peppers and cook until starting to soften.
  • Add the garlic and cook another minute.
  • Add the tomato paste, chili powders, oregano, paprika, cumin and pepper flakes.Stir.
  • Stir in the masa and 1/2 cup of water. The mixture will begin to thicken.
  • Add the tomatoes, corn, kidney beans and beef. Stir.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and continue simmering for at least 15 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Serve with desired toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 559mg | Potassium: 1475mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1814IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 8mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Southwestern Cheese Sauce

This warm, creamy Southwestern cheese sauce is perfect as a dip for chips or pretzels. It’s also fantastic on hot dogs and hamburgers and anywhere else you need a cheese sauce. I t has a really nice spicy kick to it too!! Next time you have a recipe that calls for that “other” cheese sauce, substitute this instead!

Southwestern Cheese Sauce

Creamy Spicy Deliciousness

I use my homemade Cajun seasoning in this Southwestern cheese sauce. It’s very easy to make. Plus it has the added advantage that I can control the amount of salt. I always keep a big batch of it in the pantry because I used it in just about everything. The store-bought stuff is absolutely fine, of course.

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Southwestern Cheese Sauce
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Southwestern Cheese Sauce

This warm, creamy Southwestern cheese sauce is perfect as a dip for chips or preztels. It’s also fantastic on hot dogs and hamburgers and anywhere else you need a cheese sauce, but with a nice kick!
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword cheese, sauce, southwestern
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 87kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Warm milk in a small pan over medium heat until steamy. Keep an eye on it and don't let it boil.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Whisk in the flour until smooth.
  • Whisk in the warmed milk until the sauce is thick and creamy.
  • Stir in the Cajun seasoning and cheese and stir until the cheese is melted.
  • Add in the salsa, lemon juice, and salt and pepper.

Notes

Use Monterey jack cheese for a less spicy version.

Nutrition

Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 257mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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