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Baked Hummus & Feta Cauliflower Bites {Healthy New Year Challenge – Week 5} Recipe
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Ingredients
- 3 tbsp crumbled feta cheese 3 tbsp minced flat-leaf parsley ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp ground pepper Sabra Farmer’s Ranch Greek Yogurt Dip for serving, if desired Instructions
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 29g | |
| Calories 74 | |
| Calories from Fat 53 | 72% |
| Total Fat 5.99g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 4.21g | 17% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium 895mg | 37% |
| Potassium 18mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 1.15g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 1.15g | 1% |
| Protein 4.0g | 6% |
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