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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- Prep time: 10 mins
- Cook time: 30 mins
- Total time: 40 mins
- Serves: 2
- 1 large aubergine
- 1tbsp pine nuts
- 1 clove garlic
- 30g fresh spinach
- 30g fresh rocket
- 3tbsp fresh basil
- 2tbsp olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 75g shredded mozzarella
- 1 slice white bread
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 280g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 390 | |
| Calories from Fat 263 | 67% |
| Total Fat 29.83g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat 8.86g | 35% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium 442mg | 18% |
| Potassium 586mg | 17% |
| Total Carbs 19.4g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.0g | 23% |
| Sugars 5.47g | 4% |
| Protein 13.92g | 22% |
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