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    Grains + Seeds

    Whole grains add necessary fiber and various vitamins and minerals to our diets. It's a good habit to replace refined grains with whole grains when possible.

    They indeed can be high in carbs, but thanks to their fiber content, whole grains are generally significantly lower in carbs.

    I recommend having cooked rice, cooked quinoa, and even cooked barley in the freezer in a freezer-safe container to add to dishes for quick weeknight dinners easily. All you need do is defrost them in the microwave oven.

    And having a jar of crispy quinoa in the refrigerator allows you to add it to casseroles, salads, and other dishes as a crunchy topping in place of breadcrumbs.

    Here are a bunch of ways to use those whole grains!

    A bowl of cooked, fluffy brown rice topped with a little fresh thyme.

    How to Cook Fluffy Rice with Tips (White AND Brown Rice)

    A plate of Jamaican rice and red peas.

    Vegan Jamaican Rice and Beans (with Kidney Beans)

    Two bowls of vegetable rice soup with condiments on the side.

    Vegetable Rice Soup with Chickpeas (Vegetarian)

    A baking dish filled with air fryer Brussels sprouts, quinoa, caramelized onions, and dried cherries.

    Air Fryer Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Quinoa

    Delicata squash boats roasted and stuffed with a fruity quinoa stuffing.

    Spicy Delicata Squash Stuffed With Fruity Quinoa Pilaf

    A casserole dish of Brussles Sprouts Casserole with Quinoa.

    Brussels Sprouts Gratin with Caramelized Onions & Quinoa

    A bowl of summer vegetable soup topped with grated Swiss cheese on a tea towel with a spoon.

    Summer Farro Soup with Vegetables and White Beans

    A cast iron skillet containing cooked quinoa, zucchini, tomatoes and fresh dill.

    Quinoa Zucchini Salad with Tomatoes, Dill and Lemon

    Farro salad with asparagus, fava beans, and radishes.

    Warm Farro Salad with Asparagus and Fava Beans

    A plate of mujadara topped with caramelized onions and fresh mint.

    Middle Eastern Lentils and Rice Mujadara Recipe

    A serving platter filled with paneer biryani with side dishes of raita and green mint chutney.

    Easy Vegetarian Paneer Biryani Recipe

    Roasted butternut squash with quinoa, apple and fig stuffing.

    Vegan Stuffed Butternut Squash with Quinoa, Apples and Figs

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