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Ingredients
- Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato and Pesto Torta
- 1 prepared recipe of cashew cheese (use 2 cups of cashews and as little water as possible)
- 1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup lightly toasted pine nuts
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 41g | |
| Calories 178 | |
| Calories from Fat 150 | 84% |
| Total Fat 17.87g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 1.28g | 5% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 200mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 3.81g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 4% |
| Sugars 0.98g | 1% |
| Protein 4.04g | 6% |
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