Truth be told, I mispronounced quinoa for years as que-noah. This powerhouse of a grain is considered a ‘pseudocereal’ related to spinach and amaranth and deserves more respect. Its correct pronunciation is keen-wah and it’s worth getting to know its health benefits....
Summer Farro Salad This delicious farro salad has a lot of flavor and best of all, it is a meal all in one bowl. Salad2 cups cooked farro (cooled)4 cups spring lettuce mix1 avocado (peeled, pitted, diced)1 beet (peeled and sliced thin)1 scallion (sliced)1 cup radishes...
Mushroom Quinoa Soup This light soup is so satisfying with its whole-grain quinoa and large heap of sliced mushrooms. It is a little different in that it is assembled after the ingredients are cooked so the broth remains clear and it looks gorgeous. 3 cups...
Healthy eating is important at every age. Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy or fortified soy alternatives. When deciding what grains to eat, choose options that are full of nutrients and limited in added sugars, saturated fat, and...
Mushroom Stroganoff Shells with Whole Grain Pasta Shells 1 pound whole-grain shell pasta (cooked)1 cup lentils (cooked )1 teaspoon olive oil3 cups white button mushrooms (quartered)1/2 cup walnuts1 cup chicken broth2 teaspoons corn starch1/4 cup plain low-fat Greek...
The recent edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2020-2025) continues to support the need to replace refined grains in our diets with whole grains. The recommendation is that at least a half of all grains eaten should be whole grains. While a similar...
