Blackberries, Blue Cheese and Endive Appetizer: #Berry Month Recipe
Ingredients
- Endive Scoops
- 2 heads endive
- 1 pint blackberries
- 1/4 c blue cheese
- 1/4 c + 2 T plain Greek yogurt
- 2 T minced chives
- Blackberry Sauce
- 1 c fresh blackberries
- 1 T granulated sugar
- 2 T red wine vinegar
- 1 shallot, minced
- 1/4 t kosher salt
- 1/8 t ground black pepper
- 1/4 c extra-virgin olive oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1948g | |
| Calories 1082 | |
| Calories from Fat 631 | 58% |
| Total Fat 71.71g | 90% |
| Saturated Fat 16.61g | 66% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium 1397mg | 58% |
| Potassium 5091mg | 145% |
| Total Carbs 94.36g | 25% |
| Dietary Fiber 63.2g | 211% |
| Sugars 32.75g | 22% |
| Protein 33.18g | 53% |
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