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- 4 large heirloom tomatoes, seeded and diced
- 3 medium cloves of garlic, crushed and minced
- 1/2 tablespoon sugar (or to taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 (approx) cup basil, chiffonade
- 1 lb extra firm tofu, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 494g | |
| Calories 556 | |
| Calories from Fat 349 | 63% |
| Total Fat 39.29g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat 5.6g | 22% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 165mg | 7% |
| Potassium 912mg | 26% |
| Total Carbs 19.77g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.6g | 2% |
| Sugars 12.13g | 8% |
| Protein 31.8g | 51% |
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