Freezing Fresh Pesto Recipe
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 255g | |
| Calories 1498 | |
| Calories from Fat 1324 | 88% |
| Total Fat 151.13g | 189% |
| Saturated Fat 28.83g | 115% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium 1196mg | 50% |
| Potassium 398mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 10.33g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.9g | 6% |
| Sugars 2.01g | 1% |
| Protein 32.79g | 52% |
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