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Ingredientes
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2-3 cloves garlic
- 1 green onion, trimmed
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 5-6 tablespoons olive oil (garlic or lemon olive oil is delicious)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 212g | |
| Calories 861 | |
| Calories from Fat 762 | 89% |
| Total Fat 86.53g | 108% |
| Saturated Fat 15.02g | 60% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium 399mg | 17% |
| Potassium 419mg | 12% |
| Total Carbs 12.47g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.6g | 15% |
| Sugars 1.77g | 1% |
| Protein 14.14g | 23% |
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