Cooking with soft spreads: Caramelized Onion & Fig Mini Pizzas Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. soft spread
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup dried mission figs, chopped (about 5 oz.)
- 1 Tbsp. port wine (optional)
- 6 slices low fat Swiss cheese (about 4 oz.)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 311g | |
| Calories 748 | |
| Calories from Fat 432 | 58% |
| Total Fat 52.0g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat 30.87g | 123% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 171mg | 57% |
| Sodium 541mg | 23% |
| Potassium 319mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 21.5g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.8g | 6% |
| Sugars 7.7g | 5% |
| Protein 51.69g | 83% |
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