Best Vegetarian and Gluten Free Sides for Thanksgiving Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups of cooked brown rice
- 1 Tablespoon of olive oil for sautéing
- 2 eggs ( or egg replacer)
- 3/4 cup of non dairy milk ( almond or coconut milk)
- 2 cups of chopped onions
- 2 cups of chopped fresh spinach
- 3 cloves of chopped garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
- a shake of cayenne powder to taste
- salt and cracked pepper
- 1/2 cup of sunflower seeds to use on top
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1044g | |
| Calories 1144 | |
| Calories from Fat 457 | 40% |
| Total Fat 52.74g | 66% |
| Saturated Fat 11.56g | 46% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 391mg | 130% |
| Sodium 265mg | 11% |
| Potassium 1453mg | 42% |
| Total Carbs 134.52g | 36% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.1g | 54% |
| Sugars 25.05g | 17% |
| Protein 39.28g | 63% |
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