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- Herb crusted aubergine Author: Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche Recipe type: Main meal Yield: Serves 2 Ingredients
- 2tbsp pine nuts Small bunch fresh parsley 1 clove garlic, peeled 1tbsp olive oil Salt Black pepper 1 large aubergine Instructions
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 12g | |
| Calories 87 | |
| Calories from Fat 74 | 85% |
| Total Fat 8.89g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat 0.64g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 78mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 1.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugars 0.47g | 0% |
| Protein 1.78g | 3% |
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