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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- ½ cup dried green lentils
- 1 pinch kosher salt (plus more as needed for boiling and seasoning)
- ¼ cup chopped black walnuts
- 1 ½ pound sunchokes (also called Jerusalem artichokes)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ ounce Jarlsberg cheese (grated)
- 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
- 2 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoon melted butter (plus more for baking dish)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 93g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 369 | |
| Calories from Fat 181 | 49% |
| Total Fat 20.7g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat 11.12g | 44% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium 290mg | 12% |
| Potassium 327mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 35.66g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.8g | 29% |
| Sugars 2.32g | 2% |
| Protein 11.06g | 18% |
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