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Ingredientes
- flour (as needed for rolling)
- 2 pie dough discs (about 5 inches round and 3/4-inch thick) home made or store bought
- 6 ounce baby kale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 shallots (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt (plus more for boiling and seasoning)
- 1 pinch grated nutmeg
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
- 3 tablespoon finely grated Gruyère cheese (or similar)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 449g | |
| Calories 845 | |
| Calories from Fat 676 | 80% |
| Total Fat 76.51g | 96% |
| Saturated Fat 36.35g | 145% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 796mg | 265% |
| Sodium 903mg | 38% |
| Potassium 848mg | 24% |
| Total Carbs 17.88g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.2g | 7% |
| Sugars 4.52g | 3% |
| Protein 26.5g | 42% |
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