Market Matters: Tuscan Kale, Raw and In The Slaw Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- Tuscan Kale with Lemon, Parmesan & White Anchovies serves 4 CLICK here for a printable recipe
- 1 bn tuscan kale
- 2 sli rustic sandwich bread, with crusts
- 1 clv garlic, peeled and chopped
- 1â4 c parmesan cheese, finely grated, plus more for garnish
- 1â4 c olive oil, plus more for garnish
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 t lemon zest
- 1â4 t kosher salt
- 1â4 t red pepper flakes (or to taste) optional
- 12 marinated white anchovy fillets
- lemon slices, optional
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 140g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 977 | |
| Calories from Fat 901 | 92% |
| Total Fat 101.94g | 127% |
| Saturated Fat 19.64g | 79% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium 1608mg | 67% |
| Potassium 64mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 2.33g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugars 0.56g | 0% |
| Protein 16.11g | 26% |
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