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- Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon and Anchovies serves 4 CLICK here for a printable recipe
- 1 head cauliflower
- 2 clv garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
- 6 anchovy fillets
- 1â2 c olive oil
- 1â2 lemon juice and zest, separated
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1â2 c seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1â2 c water
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 153g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 588 | |
| Calories from Fat 490 | 83% |
| Total Fat 55.43g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat 7.78g | 31% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 202mg | 8% |
| Potassium 72mg | 2% |
| Total Carbs 20.64g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.3g | 4% |
| Sugars 1.98g | 1% |
| Protein 3.69g | 6% |
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