Whole Grains, Rice, and Pasta
Red, white, or black quinoa can be used for this recipe. For a pretty presentation, use a combination of all three. This rice is best used for sushi rolls that feature the seaweed on the outside.Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 40 minutesMakes about 6½ cups (1⅓ kg)2½…
Don’t be put off by the 1½ hours total time needed to complete this version of sushi rice. Most of it is hands-off time. For your patience, you will be rewarded with perfectly flavored rice that spreads easily.Prep Time: 50 minutesCook Time: 40 minutesMakes about 6…
Nothing about this super-potent dressing should tempt you to eat it on its own. Yet, when added to rice, it produces a delicious and perfectly seasoned rice. Double the recipe and use what’s left over as a base for marinated vegetable salads—or save it for your next…
PREP: 30-40 minutes | COOK: depends on use | YIELD: 1½ lbs raw dough Whoever said pizza isn’t healthy couldn’t be more wrong, especially when you’re making this Clean and easy-to-make version. Best of all, you can take out any frustrations you may…
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 8 to 10 minutes | YIELD: 5 x 1-cup servings Orzo is the Italian word for barley. In the past, this rice-sized pasta was made from barley. Nowadays, it is made from wheat semolina. It is a light pasta option that pairs well with tons of…
PREP: 10 minutes | COOK: 70 minutes | YIELD: 8 x ¾-cup servings This makes a great side dish for Taco Night (see ch. 5) or any time you’re craving a rice dish with a kick. It also pairs perfectly with Tex-Mex Beans for a complete meal. 2 cups (480 ml)…
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 30 minutes | YIELD: 5 x 1-cup servings Intrigued? You should be! This quinoa has a unique flavor that will keep you coming back for more. In fact, it’s so good you might want to keep it your little secret. Shhh! 1 tsp (5 ml) extra virgin…
PREP: 20 minutes + overnight soaking of chickpeas | COOK: 1 hour | YIELD: 9 x 1-cup servings Couscous is made of wheat flour, meaning it can cause tummy upset if you are gluten intolerant or suffer from celiac disease. If not, whip up this dish for a fabulous balance…
Tiny whole grains such as bulgur, quinoa, and millet pair well with fresh fruit in salads because they soak up all the sweet juices. Cannellini beans add a creamy texture and make the salad filling enough to be served as a main course.YIELD: SERVES 4½ cup bulgur…
This recipe calls for pearled farro, which cooks much faster than whole regular farro, and it doesn’t require soaking before it is prepared.YIELD: SERVES 6FARRO1 Tbs. olive oil1 medium carrot, cut in half1 celery rib, cut in half½ small onion1¼ cups pearled farro4…
