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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 oz. ostrich filet
- 1 cup claytonia, or baby arugula
- 2 T olive oil
- 3 T pine nuts, toasted
- And round two:
- Cacao Rubbed Ostrich Filet with Sauteed Kale Flowers & Petit Syrah Reduction
- Serves 2
- 2 6 oz. ostrich filets
- 2 T. raw cacao powder
- Kosher salt
- 1 C petit syrah (or other red wine)
- 2 cups kale flowers, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup onion, minced
- 2 T olive oil
- 1 T red wine vinegar
- 1/2 t crushed red pepper, more or less depending on your wanted level of spice
- Sea salt
- Fresh ground pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 245g | |
| Recipe makes 2 servings | |
| Calories 407 | |
| Calories from Fat 199 | 49% |
| Total Fat 22.47g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat 5.48g | 22% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 168mg | 56% |
| Sodium 281mg | 12% |
| Potassium 709mg | 20% |
| Total Carbs 2.52g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.4g | 1% |
| Sugars 0.91g | 1% |
| Protein 46.31g | 74% |
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