Beyond Brown Rice

If you’ve never ventured further, you’re in for a treat. Great grains come in many forms and can be cooked into a variety of textures: chewy, nutty, earthy, crunchy, and gooey, to name just a handful. Amaranth, anyone?
By Robyn Webb, MS, LN

Kasha With Caramelized Onions and Cremini Mushrooms

offers an unusual mix of textures and flavors in a dish that’s high in protein and fiber.






Minted Barley Salad

is long on both style and substance, with fresh-from-the-garden flavor and nutty, chewy grains.






Amaranth Pudding

is sticky-sweet, with a nice dose of protein to boot.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Photo: Taran Z; food styling: Suzanne Springer; recipes: Robyn Webb, MS, LN

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