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Ingredients
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 6-8 fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 baguette French bread or similar Italian bread
- 1/4 cup olive oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 80g | |
| Calories 610 | |
| Calories from Fat 597 | 98% |
| Total Fat 67.54g | 84% |
| Saturated Fat 9.33g | 37% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 34mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 2.69g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.85g | 1% |
| Protein 0.43g | 1% |
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