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Ingredients
- 1 c. sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
- 1 1/2 c. boiling water
- 1 (8 oz.) pkg. 1/3 less fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), room temperature
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 c. Kalamata olives, chopped
- 1/4 c. chopped red onion
- 1/4 c. feta cheese crumbles
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 551g | |
| Calories 290 | |
| Calories from Fat 159 | 55% |
| Total Fat 18.76g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat 2.51g | 10% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 608mg | 25% |
| Potassium 1794mg | 51% |
| Total Carbs 32.32g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.9g | 26% |
| Sugars 2.52g | 2% |
| Protein 6.43g | 10% |
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