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Ingredients
- 2 heads of escarole, well washed
- Olive oil
- 2-3 cloves of garlic, slightly crushed
- Salt and pepper
- Optional:
- A handful of capers, well washed and squeezed
- A handful of black olives
- 4 anchovy fillets
- Optional:
- A handful of pinoli nuts
- A handful of raisins, soaked until soft and drained
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 34g | |
| Calories 171 | |
| Calories from Fat 122 | 71% |
| Total Fat 13.6g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 1.88g | 8% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 131mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 13.24g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 2% |
| Sugars 8.35g | 6% |
| Protein 0.84g | 1% |
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