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Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh basil, packed
- 3 Tbs hemp seeds
- 3-4 Tbs avoado oil (or oil of your choice - more if desired)
- 2 Tbs sun-dried tomatoes (the packed in oil kind)
- 1 clove garlic
- salt to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 31g | |
| Calories 37 | |
| Calories from Fat 17 | 46% |
| Total Fat 2.05g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 0.27g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 38mg | 2% |
| Potassium 271mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 4.48g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.1g | 4% |
| Sugars 0.07g | 0% |
| Protein 1.35g | 2% |
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