Bagna Cauda

Gluten Free
Health score
16%
Bagna Cauda
45 min.
8
291kcal

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If you’re looking to elevate your appetizer game, look no further than Bagna Cauda! This classic Italian dish is not only delicious but also beautifully gluten-free, making it the perfect starter for everyone at your gathering. Imagine a warm, savory dip that perfectly complements a vibrant array of fresh, colorful vegetables. Bagna Cauda translates to "warm bath," which is fitting as this delightful dish invites you to dip and enjoy!

The heart of Bagna Cauda is a luscious blend of anchovies, garlic, and butter, simmered to perfection for a rich, umami-packed experience. The flavors meld together to create an irresistible dip that makes every bite of crunchy asparagus, tender beets, and sweet baby carrots even more enjoyable. Whether it serves as a charming antipasto at a dinner party or a tasty snack for a cozy night in, Bagna Cauda is sure to impress your guests.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this dish serves 8 and is perfect for sharing. Each serving contains a tantalizing 291 calories, balanced wonderfully between healthy fats and nutrients from the fresh veggies. So, gather your friends, whip up this delightful appetizer, and dive into a culinary experience that celebrates the simplicity and bold flavors of Italian cuisine!

Ingredients

  • bunch asparagus trimmed
  • bunches baby beets trimmed
  • bunches baby carrots trimmed to 3 in. long peeled
  • oz oil-packed anchovies packed in olive oil canned
  •  fennel bulb trimmed cut lengthwise into slender wedges (or 1 bulb regular fennel)
  •  garlic clove peeled
  • 0.5 pound green beans trimmed
  • tablespoons olive oil divided
  • servings salt 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted softened

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 40
  2. Toss beets and 2 tbsp. oil together in a medium baking dish. Cover with foil and bake until beets are tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, about 25 minutes. Peel beets when cool enough to handle, then halve or quarter, depending on their size.
  3. Whirl butter, remaining 3 tbsp. oil, the anchovies (including oil), and garlic together in a food processor until anchovies and garlic are minced.
  4. Transfer to a small saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season to taste with salt.
  5. Pour bagna cauda into a small warmed bowl.
  6. Arrange vegetables on a platter and serve with bagna cauda for dunking.

Nutrition Facts

Calories291kcal
Protein8.01%
Fat63.04%
Carbs28.95%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.13
Glycemic Load
3.9
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
22.25391287389%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.63mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.2mg
Isorhamnetin
3.21mg
Kaempferol
0.91mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
8.85mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:291.37kcal
14.57%
Fat:21.42g
32.95%
Saturated Fat:8.78g
54.87%
Carbohydrates:22.12g
7.37%
Net Carbohydrates:13.92g
5.06%
Sugar:12.43g
13.81%
Cholesterol:36.53mg
12.18%
Sodium:608.86mg
26.47%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.13g
12.25%
Vitamin A:16584.05IU
331.68%
Vitamin K:90.13µg
85.84%
Fiber:8.2g
32.81%
Folate:130.86µg
32.71%
Manganese:0.6mg
29.99%
Potassium:863.61mg
24.67%
Vitamin C:19.03mg
23.07%
Iron:3.66mg
20.33%
Vitamin E:2.93mg
19.56%
Copper:0.34mg
16.93%
Vitamin B3:3.32mg
16.61%
Vitamin B6:0.3mg
14.88%
Phosphorus:140.73mg
14.07%
Magnesium:51.14mg
12.79%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
12.74%
Selenium:8.35µg
11.94%
Calcium:117.98mg
11.8%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.02%
Vitamin B5:0.96mg
9.57%
Zinc:1.03mg
6.85%
Vitamin D:0.33µg
2.22%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.44%
Source:My Recipes