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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- Use The Freshest, Sweetest Tomatoes You Can
- 3 to 4 medium ripe tomatoes, at room temperature (1/2 pound or 225 g)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 basil leaves, thinly sliced
- Six 1/2-inch thick slices Italian or French bread
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and left whole
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 425g | |
| Calories 317 | |
| Calories from Fat 246 | 78% |
| Total Fat 27.82g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat 3.85g | 15% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 21mg | 1% |
| Potassium 955mg | 27% |
| Total Carbs 17.13g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.8g | 16% |
| Sugars 10.36g | 7% |
| Protein 3.84g | 6% |
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