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Ingredients
- 1 large bunch dandelion greens (cut when they are young and tender, BEFORE the flowers come out)
- a small amount of olive oil (start with 1 to 2 teaspoons and add a little more if needed)
- 1 clove garlic, cut into very thin strips
- salt to taste
- a good dollop of walnut oil
- a few toasted walnuts (optional)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 61g | |
| Calories 52 | |
| Calories from Fat 23 | 44% |
| Total Fat 2.77g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 0.32g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 42mg | 2% |
| Potassium 245mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 6.42g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.2g | 7% |
| Sugars 0.51g | 0% |
| Protein 2.21g | 4% |
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