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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb. green beans
- 1.5 cups small tomatoes (of your choice), quartered
- 3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp. red wine vinegar
- 1 clove crushed garlic
- 2 tbsp. diced onion
- 5 leaves of basil, thinly sliced
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 190g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 249 | |
| Calories from Fat 98 | 39% |
| Total Fat 11.12g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 1.51g | 6% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium 554mg | 16% |
| Total Carbs 29.77g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.4g | 38% |
| Sugars 1.53g | 1% |
| Protein 8.52g | 14% |
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