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Calf's Liver with Spinach Salad, Croutons, and Pine Nuts Recipe

Calf's Liver with Spinach Salad, Croutons, and Pine Nuts Recipe

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Calf's Liver with Spinach Salad, Croutons, and Pine Nuts

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Ingredients:

Serving

3 tbsp pine nuts
1 3/4- lb loaf country bread, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 tbsp wine vinegar
1 tbsp grainy mustard
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp fresh-ground black pepper
6 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup flour
1 tbsp butter
4 slices calf's liver (about 1 1/2 lb in all )
1 lb spinach, large stems removed and leaves washed (about 9 cups)

Directions:

Heat the oven to 350°. Toast the pine nuts in the oven until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Toast the bread cubes in the oven until golden but still slightly soft in the center, about 15 minutes.
In a small glass or stainless-steel bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Add 5 tablespoons of the oil slowly, whisking.
Combine the flour with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. In a large frying pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and the butter over moderate heat. Dust the liver slices with the flour mixture and shake off the excess. Put the liver in the pan and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. Turn and cook until browned on the other side, 3 to 4 minutes longer. It should still be pink in the center. Remove.
In a large bowl, toss the spinach with all but 2 tablespoons of the dressing. Add the croutons and pine nuts and toss. Mound the spinach on plates and top with the liver. Drizzle with the reserved dressing.
Wine Recommendation: Though the cabernet-franc-based reds of the Loire Valley are virtually ignored in the United States, their berry-like flavor, medium body, and crisp texture are often more versatile with food than their heavier Bordeaux brethren. A Saumur-Champigny will be lovely here.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1104.56 Kcal (4625 kJ)
Calories from fat	418.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	46.52g	72%
Cholesterol	834.7mg	278%
Sodium	1916.33mg	80%
Potassium	440.5mg	9%
Total Carbs	114.49g	38%
Sugars	29.92g	120%
Dietary Fiber	8.79g	35%
Protein	57.57g	115%
Vitamin C	60mg	100%
Vitamin A	10.2mg	341%
Iron	12.2mg	68%
Calcium	214mg	21%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	223.31 Kcal (935 kJ)
Calories from fat	84.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.4g	72%
Cholesterol	168.75mg	278%
Sodium	387.43mg	80%
Potassium	89.06mg	9%
Total Carbs	23.15g	38%
Sugars	6.05g	120%
Dietary Fiber	1.78g	35%
Protein	11.64g	115%
Vitamin C	12.1mg	100%
Vitamin A	2.1mg	341%
Iron	2.5mg	68%
Calcium	43.3mg	21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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