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Vegetable Appetizer 1

Vegetable appetizers are a great way to start the evening meal and help curb your hunger so you don't overeat.

Vegetable Appetizer 1 Prep and Cook Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup sliced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup carrot slices
  • 1/2 cup cucumber slices

Directions:

  • Serve fresh vegetables for an appetizer before dinner. Serves 1

    Nutritional Profile

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    Vegetable Appetizer
    1.00 serving
    360.00 grams
    88.80 calories
    NutrientAmount%DVNutrient
    Density    		World's Healthiest
    Foods Rating
    vitamin A20563.20 IU411.383.4excellent
    vitamin C244.44 mg407.482.6excellent
    vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)0.53 mg26.55.4very good
    molybdenum18.00 mcg24.04.9very good
    dietary fiber5.49 g22.04.5very good
    vitamin K17.16 mcg21.44.3very good
    manganese0.41 mg20.54.2very good
    potassium710.40 mg20.34.1very good
    folate76.80 mcg19.23.9very good
    vitamin E2.47 mg12.42.5good
    vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)1.08 mg10.82.2good
    iron1.90 mg10.62.1good
    vitamin B3 (niacin)2.11 mg10.62.1good
    vitamin B2 (riboflavin)0.17 mg10.02.0good
    magnesium39.60 mg9.92.0good
    tryptophan0.03 g9.41.9good
    copper0.18 mg9.01.8good
    phosphorus88.80 mg8.91.8good
    vitamin B1 (thiamin)0.13 mg8.71.8good
    World's Healthiest
    Foods Rating    		Rule
    excellentDV>=75%ORDensity>=7.6ANDDV>=10%
    very goodDV>=50%ORDensity>=3.4ANDDV>=5%
    goodDV>=25%ORDensity>=1.5ANDDV>=2.5%

    In-Depth Nutritional Profile for Vegetable Appetizer 1