Rating: 4.5 stars
2 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 1
  • 4 star values: 1
  • 3 star values: 0
  • 2 star values: 0
  • 1 star values: 0
Recipe by Cooking Light June 2015

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Yield:
Serves 4 (serving size: about 4 green onions)
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  • Heat a grill pan over high heat. Toss green onions with 2 teaspoons oil. Add onions to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side. Sprinkle with remaining 2 teaspoons oil and remaining ingredients.

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  • Serves 4

  • CALORIES 57; FAT 6g (sat 4g); SODIUM 250mg

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Nutrition Facts

82 calories; fat 6.1g; saturated fat 1.6g; mono fat 3.8g; poly fat 0.6g; protein 3g; carbohydrates 5g; fiber 2g; cholesterol 4mg; iron 1mg; sodium 220mg; calcium 111mg.
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