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    Home » OTHER PLANTS » Grains + Seeds

    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 rice tossed with fresh herbs, scallions and raisins.

    Herby Peas and Green Crispy Rice

    Cheesy Mexican quinoa casserole with black beans and tomatoes in a baking dish.

    Cheesy Mexican Quinoa Casserole with Black Beans

    Swiss chard casserole with quinoa, topped with bread crumbs in a baking dish.

    Swiss Chard Casserole with Quinoa

    Four stuffed peppers in a baking dish, stuffed with jambalaya rice, beans and cornbread.

    Jambalaya Stuffed Peppers Casserole

    Two plates of butternut squash risotto, with fresh sprigs of sage on the side.

    Butternut Squash-Sage Risotto with Pears (Instant Pot and Stove Top)

    Cheesy Beer Bread with Quinoa, Millet, and Jalapeño

    Cheesy Beer Bread with Quinoa, Millet and Jalapeño Peppers

    Vegan wrap with quinoa, black beans, hummus, corn, and tomatoes.

    Vegan Quinoa-Black Bean Wrap with Hummus

    green mint chutney rice

    Green Mint Chutney...Tossed in Rice With Tomatoes & Nectarines

    Roasted cauliflower with quinoa breadcrumbs and a soft boiled egg.

    Roasted Cauliflower Head with Quinoa Breadcrumbs

    A plate of creamy risotto with asparagus, cooked in the slow cooker.

    Slow Cooker Risotto with Asparagus

    pita bread, turkish bread, The Wimpy Vegetarian

    Turkish Bread with Nigella Seeds

    qunioa apple crumble, healthy dessert

    Spiced Quinoa and Apple Crumble

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