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Ingredients
- 1 small head of Romaine lettuce
- 1 lemon
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp anchovy paste ( or 1 fillet minced)
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil ( more or less)
- salt and pepper
- 1 cup croutons ( homemade or store bought)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 320g | |
| Calories 1274 | |
| Calories from Fat 1077 | 85% |
| Total Fat 121.85g | 152% |
| Saturated Fat 21.1g | 84% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 208mg | 69% |
| Sodium 663mg | 28% |
| Potassium 379mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 29.76g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.1g | 14% |
| Sugars 2.31g | 2% |
| Protein 20.21g | 32% |
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