Hemophobia & Boudin Noir, Puy Lentils & Miniature Courgettes Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cloves garlic, smashed but skin on
- 1/2 yellow onion, cut into thirds
- 1/2 cup puy lentils, rinsed
- 2 bay leaves
- salt and black pepper
- 2 pints / 1 liter water
- 4 small or 2 large boudin noir
- 1/2 glass dry white wine
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- juice of half lemon
- 1 teaspoon smooth Dijon mustard
- (optional) 1/2 teaspoon minced tarragon
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 210g | |
| Calories 759 | |
| Calories from Fat 651 | 86% |
| Total Fat 73.78g | 92% |
| Saturated Fat 10.26g | 41% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 36mg | 2% |
| Potassium 221mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 11.85g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.3g | 4% |
| Sugars 3.25g | 2% |
| Protein 2.54g | 4% |
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