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Ingredients
- Courgette (Zucchini) and Tomato Gratin
- 1 medium zucchini, 9" long (22cm)
- 2 garden fresh tomatoes
- 2 tbs fresh chives, snipped
- 2 tbs fresh basil, snipped
- 1/4 cup dried bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup (2oz, 60gr) shredded cheese
- 2 tbs olive oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 443g | |
| Calories 409 | |
| Calories from Fat 257 | 63% |
| Total Fat 29.14g | 36% |
| Saturated Fat 4.21g | 17% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 236mg | 10% |
| Potassium 1079mg | 31% |
| Total Carbs 32.76g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.8g | 19% |
| Sugars 8.44g | 6% |
| Protein 8.47g | 14% |
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