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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, multi-colored, cut in half
- 5 baby Mozzarella Balls
- 5 large basil, finely snipped
- drizzle good olive oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 69g | |
| Calories 13 | |
| Calories from Fat 1 | 8% |
| Total Fat 0.15g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.02g | 0% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 165mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 2.7g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 3% |
| Sugars 1.79g | 1% |
| Protein 0.65g | 1% |
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