Potato Gratin with Herbs and Garlic, from ‘The Two Fat Ladies’ Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 medium potatoes, depending on size, (24oz, 720gr)
- 2 tbs chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbs chopped fresh basil
- 2 tbs chopped fresh oregano
- 2 tbs chopped fresh chives
- 2 tbs chopped garlic chives
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbs good olive oil
- 1/3 cup (3oz, 90ml) chicken stock
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 722g | |
| Calories 895 | |
| Calories from Fat 369 | 41% |
| Total Fat 41.85g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat 5.97g | 24% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 628mg | 26% |
| Potassium 2928mg | 84% |
| Total Carbs 121.21g | 32% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.7g | 59% |
| Sugars 5.69g | 4% |
| Protein 14.96g | 24% |
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