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Ingredients
- ½ large zucchini, cut into ½-inch slices
- 1 medium yellow squash, cut into ½-inch slices
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 tomatoes, cut into ½-inch slices
- ¼ cup + 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground pepper
- 6 large basil leaves, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 564g | |
| Calories 547 | |
| Calories from Fat 248 | 45% |
| Total Fat 28.27g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat 14.1g | 56% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium 2532mg | 106% |
| Potassium 1323mg | 38% |
| Total Carbs 39.01g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.6g | 22% |
| Sugars 12.08g | 8% |
| Protein 37.73g | 60% |
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