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Ingredients
- 2-3 tablespoons mint and basil pesto (or pesto of your choice)
- 4 cloves of garlic, unpeeled
- 2 rashers streaky bacon
- 1 small onion
- 250 grams green beans
- 1/2 cup beef or chicken stock
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 433g | |
| Calories 609 | |
| Calories from Fat 178 | 29% |
| Total Fat 19.91g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat 7.44g | 30% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 69mg | 23% |
| Sodium 81mg | 3% |
| Potassium 1404mg | 40% |
| Total Carbs 69.88g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber 25.2g | 84% |
| Sugars 2.78g | 2% |
| Protein 38.62g | 62% |
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