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Ингредиенты
- Vegan Basil Almond Pesto in a Mortar and Pestle
- Make Time: 15 mins
- Ingredients:
- few raw almonds
- handful of fresh basil leaves
- about 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3-4 cloves of fresh garlic, peeled
- freshly squeezed lemon juice
- salt - to taste
- red pepper flakes
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 100g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 265 | |
| Calories from Fat 244 | 92% |
| Total Fat 27.62g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat 3.78g | 15% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 140mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 5.18g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 4% |
| Sugars 2.65g | 2% |
| Protein 0.78g | 1% |
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