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- Zucchini, Tomato & Gorgonzola Puff Pastry Tarts
- 3 1/2-inch thick slices zucchini, from one medium zucchini
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, defrosted
- 18 grape or cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup Gorgonzola cheese
- 3 large mint leaves, thinly sliced
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 560g | |
| Calories 264 | |
| Calories from Fat 95 | 36% |
| Total Fat 10.84g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat 6.64g | 27% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium 4007mg | 167% |
| Potassium 1374mg | 39% |
| Total Carbs 34.5g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.9g | 20% |
| Sugars 24.01g | 16% |
| Protein 13.01g | 21% |
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