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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 medium globe eggplant
- 8 slices Provolone cheese
- 4 balsamic roasted tomato halves
- 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil sliced into slivers
- 1 teaspoon Cajan spices (or other preferred spice mix)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Quinoa Crispies
- 4 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- Balsamic Vinegar (optional)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 320g | |
| Calories 993 | |
| Calories from Fat 621 | 63% |
| Total Fat 70.54g | 88% |
| Saturated Fat 43.26g | 173% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 358mg | 119% |
| Sodium 5340mg | 223% |
| Potassium 477mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 16.55g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.0g | 3% |
| Sugars 2.69g | 2% |
| Protein 72.71g | 116% |
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