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Make this Eggs & Grits Plate
Eggs over Kale and Sweet Potato Grits Get Recipe
Grapefruit Juice
Plate Cost for 4 People
$4.83 ($1.21/serving)*
Fruits & Veggies per Serving
0.5 Cups
Featured Recipe
Eggs over Kale and Sweet Potato Grits
Recipe Cost for 4 People: $3.08 ($.77/serving)*
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| Nutrition Info | ||
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| Calories: 380 Total Fat: 9g Saturated Fat: 2g % of Calories from Fat: 21% % Calories from Sat Fat: 5% |
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Protein: 13g Carbohydrates: 61g Cholesterol: 185mg Dietary Fiber: 4g Sodium: 410mg |
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Each Serving Provides: An excellent source of vitamin A, vitamin C, thiamin, niacin, vitamin B6, folate, potassium, phosphorus, and iodine, and a good source of protein, fiber, riboflavin, vitamin B12, pantothenic acid, calcium, iron, magnesium, and copper.
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| Vegetables Fruit Grain Protein Dairy |
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.5 cup 1 cup 1 oz 1 oz 0.25 cup |
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Learn More About Sweet Potatoes
See Nutrition Info, Selection & Storage Tips
Learn More About Kale
See Nutrition Info, Selection & Storage Tips
Grocery List for this Meal
| Fresh Produce | 1 large sweet potato (orange flesh) 1 bunch kale |
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| Juice | 1 quart grapefruit juice | |
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| Dairy/Eggs | 4 large eggs 1 cup milk, fat-free |
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| Cereal | 1 container instant grits | |
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| Condiments/Oils | Vegetable oil | |
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*Retail prices, Boulder, Colorado, and online, September 2012-March 2013
