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Ingredients
- puff pastry, 1/2 sheet
- 8 – 12 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 2oz (60gr) fresh mozzarella, torn into chunks
- 4 tbs pesto rosso or regular pesto
- lots of fresh basil, shredded
- 2 tsp olive oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1248g | |
| Calories 848 | |
| Calories from Fat 539 | 64% |
| Total Fat 60.23g | 75% |
| Saturated Fat 11.98g | 48% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium 740mg | 31% |
| Potassium 2813mg | 80% |
| Total Carbs 67.59g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.8g | 49% |
| Sugars 30.43g | 20% |
| Protein 19.78g | 32% |
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