Poached Egg with Polenta, Green Garlic and Asparagus; an Award Recipe
Ingredients
- Poached Egg with Polenta, Green Garlic and Asparagus
- 4 green asparagus spears
- 4 green garlic
- 2 tbsp polenta, quick-cooking
- 1/2 cup (4oz, 120ml) chicken stock
- 2 tbs fresh chives, snipped
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tsp truffle oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 241g | |
| Calories 450 | |
| Calories from Fat 281 | 62% |
| Total Fat 31.58g | 39% |
| Saturated Fat 6.64g | 27% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 558mg | 186% |
| Sodium 190mg | 8% |
| Potassium 360mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 22.34g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.1g | 7% |
| Sugars 2.4g | 2% |
| Protein 19.67g | 31% |
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