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Glamping: The Rest of the Story (with recipes for Chocolate-Orange Campfire Cupcakes and Garlic-Scape Pesto) Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 bunch (7-8) garlic scapes
- 1/4 cup marcona almonds
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon-infused vinegar
- olive oil, enough for desired consistency
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 20g | |
| Calories 83 | |
| Calories from Fat 48 | 58% |
| Total Fat 5.47g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 3.47g | 14% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium 339mg | 14% |
| Potassium 19mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 0.68g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.0g | 0% |
| Protein 7.57g | 12% |
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