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- Ingredients
- 3 oz. pitted green olives
- 3 oz. pitted kalamata olives
- 6 oz. fresh asparagus (about 15 spears), cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp capers. drained
- 1 anchovy
- 1/4 cup minced parsley
- 4 basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 1/2 tso orange zest
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 30 mini Athens fillo shells (2 packages), defrosted
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 325g | |
| Calories 486 | |
| Calories from Fat 432 | 89% |
| Total Fat 48.48g | 61% |
| Saturated Fat 6.61g | 26% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2338mg | 97% |
| Potassium 349mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 15.33g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.3g | 28% |
| Sugars 2.53g | 2% |
| Protein 4.79g | 8% |
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