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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- Dandelion Greens in a Bagna Cauda Vinaigrette, Meyer Lemon, Poached Egg
- 1 bunch dandelion greens, majority of the stem discarded, roughly chopped
- 1/2 c olive oil
- 3 T minced garlic
- 6 anchovy fillets (preferably in oil)
- 1-2 T butter
- 4 eggs
- 1 Meyer lemon - for the record any citrus on hand works here!
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 102g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 368 | |
| Calories from Fat 328 | 89% |
| Total Fat 37.23g | 47% |
| Saturated Fat 6.44g | 26% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 190mg | 63% |
| Sodium 83mg | 3% |
| Potassium 161mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 3.83g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.2g | 4% |
| Sugars 0.82g | 1% |
| Protein 7.12g | 11% |
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