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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 2 teaspoons minced rosemary
- 2 tablespoons finely diced sun dried tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons cooked, diced bacon
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 California Avocados, peeled and seeded
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 2 Fresno chiles
- 2 tablespoons minced parsley
- 15 slices baguette, ¼ inch thick or tortilla chips
- olive oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 377g | |
| Calories 708 | |
| Calories from Fat 573 | 81% |
| Total Fat 64.45g | 81% |
| Saturated Fat 11.31g | 45% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium 2636mg | 110% |
| Potassium 1761mg | 50% |
| Total Carbs 31.3g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.8g | 69% |
| Sugars 2.38g | 2% |
| Protein 11.87g | 19% |
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