Farro and Corn Bowl with Indian Accented Veggies Recipe
Ingredients
- cauliflower,
- chaat masala,
- christmas lima,
- corn,
- Farro,
- grain bowl,
- Indian,
- legumes,
- onions,
- vegan,
- vegetarian,
- whole grains
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 192g | |
| Calories 179 | |
| Calories from Fat 49 | 27% |
| Total Fat 5.53g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 0.9g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 318mg | 13% |
| Potassium 348mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 20.16g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.3g | 18% |
| Sugars 6.03g | 4% |
| Protein 13.99g | 22% |
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