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Correo Electrónico
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Ingredientes
- 24 thin slices multigrain baguette, cut on diagonal
- 1 Roma tomato, diced
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- ½ orange or yellow bell pepper, diced
- 16 black olives, diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tbsp minced flat-leaf parsley
- 3 tbsp basil pesto
- 6 tbsp finely grated Parmesan cheese
- Minced flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
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