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Ingredients
- 1 (15-ounce can) white beans (such as cannellini or Great Northern), rinsed, coarsely chopped
- ½ cup pitted mixed olives (coarsely chopped)
- 2 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
- toasted baguette slices
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 144g | |
| Calories 1197 | |
| Calories from Fat 1211 | 101% |
| Total Fat 135.06g | 169% |
| Saturated Fat 18.65g | 75% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 45mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 0.78g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugars 0.14g | 0% |
| Protein 0.24g | 0% |
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