Burst tomatoes with fresh herbs {vegan, gluten-free} Recipe
Ingredients
- 2-3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cups whole fresh cherry tomatoes, any color or a mix of colors and shapes
- Pinch of mild red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup mixed chopped fresh herbs: scallions, flat-leaf parsley, mint, basil (use any herbs you like)
- Kosher salt and fresh black pepper, to taste
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 595g | |
| Calories 798 | |
| Calories from Fat 711 | 89% |
| Total Fat 80.76g | 101% |
| Saturated Fat 33.99g | 136% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium 351mg | 15% |
| Potassium 1150mg | 33% |
| Total Carbs 20.55g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.6g | 22% |
| Sugars 13.1g | 9% |
| Protein 4.91g | 8% |
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