Whole Grain Gourmet - Whole Grain Gourmet

What's this all about?

We love whole grains! We have found that we prefer their flavor. They are also far healthier than the refined foods which characterize the typical modern diet.

Switching to whole grains helps maintain a low glycemic diet. That means you will have more sustainable energy levels throughout the day, and probably fewer problems with weight control.

We created this website with one goal: to build an online community of like-minded people who either share our enthusiasm about whole grains or just want to learn more about them.

1. Israeli Couscous (Recipes/Side Dish) ... Ingredients: 2 teaspoons butter 2 1/4 cups pearl (Israeli) couscous (12 oz) 1 3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth (14 fl oz) 1 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 garlic ... 2. Soba Spring Rolls (Recipes/Appetizers) ... medium cooked shrimp sliced in half lengthwise 8 large leaves of green leaf lettuce, with rib removed 8 oz shredded cooked chicken 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves 1/4 cup fresh cilantro 1/2 cup julienned ... 3. Chicken and Mango Quesadilla (Recipes/Entrees) ... them dozens of times. The whole wheat tortilla makes it a complete and hearty meal that will leave you satisfied. We have also made these quesadillas with broiled shrimp, shredded rotisserie chicken, and ... 4. Caldo Verde (Recipes/Soup) ... Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 large onion, chopped 7 cups water 2 cups chicken broth 3 large potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced 1 ... 5. Black Bean Soup with Quinoa (Recipes/Soup) ... add shredded roasted chicken, sliced avocado, or crumbled blue corn tortilla chips. Any way you choose to accent it, this soup is delicious. Treat yourself to the luxury that is this soup. Black ... 6. Quinoa Chicken Chili (Recipes/Entrees) ... or planning. We just keep a few cans of white beans in the pantry until the craving sets in. Think of it as a delicious whole grain fast food. Quinoa Chicken Chili Ingredients: 1 ... 7. Tarragon Shrimp Couscous Salad (Recipes/Salad) ... 1 lb large peeled shrimp 1 package (12oz) whole wheat couscous Low sodium chicken broth - see recipe preparation for amount 2 1/2 cups watercress, chopped 1/2 pound tomatoes, ...

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