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Ingredients
- 1 bunch red chard (about 3/4 lbs, stems removed and retained, leaves torn into 2-inch pieces)
- 4 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
- 2 clove garlic (peeled and minced)
- 2 red fresno chilies (halved lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced crosswise)
- ½ pound dried orecchiette
- 4 anchovy fillets (oil packed or salt packed and rinsed) optional
- 1 pinch kosher salt (plus 2 tablespoons more for boiling)
- 1 pinch freshly cracked black pepper (or as needed)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 103g | |
| Calories 494 | |
| Calories from Fat 478 | 97% |
| Total Fat 54.12g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat 7.48g | 30% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 251mg | 10% |
| Potassium 190mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 3.44g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 3% |
| Sugars 0.54g | 0% |
| Protein 1.14g | 2% |
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