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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 loaf ciabatta bread, horizontally cut in half
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 126g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 267 | |
| Calories from Fat 170 | 64% |
| Total Fat 19.12g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 11.05g | 44% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium 361mg | 15% |
| Potassium 176mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 7.71g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugars 4.52g | 3% |
| Protein 15.34g | 25% |
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