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Ingredients
- A garlic clove, unpeeled but cut in half crosswise
- Extra virgin olive oil, preferably of the deep green, fruity kind
- Salt
- For the optional tomato topping:
- 4 medium sized tomatoes, de-seeded and cut into rough cubes
- A handful of fresh basil, torn into small pieces
- A good pour of olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Now take a half garlic clove, which as indicated you have cut into two crosswise without peeling:
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 450g | |
| Calories 85 | |
| Calories from Fat 8 | 9% |
| Total Fat 0.91g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat 0.14g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium 1073mg | 31% |
| Total Carbs 18.42g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.4g | 18% |
| Sugars 11.8g | 8% |
| Protein 4.12g | 7% |
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