Amazing grains, how sweet the sound! (That is how the song goes … right?) Either way, there’s no denying the awesome powers of whole grains. Beyond the obvious health benefits of swapping them in for pasta, white rice and more, using grains as a nourishing alternative brings a welcome quirkiness to your go-to side dishes.
1. Take the rice out of your fried rice by using farro instead.
The glory of digging fried rice out of a takeout container could never be fully replaced, but making a good grain swap is a sure way to keep things interesting. Look to farro, an Italian grain of wheat that’s satisfyingly tender and chewy, for Healthy Farro Fried “Rice” (pictured above) that ups the texture of the classic Asian staple.
2. Swap barley into your risotto.
Besides bringing the health perks of using barley instead of Arborio rice, Slow-Cooker Mushroom Barley Risotto also manages to achieve the same creamy, starchy consistency as regular risotto without the constant, laborious stirring over a hot stove.
3. There’s more to pilaf than rice.
Pilaf is traditionally made by simmering rice …read more
Source:: Food Network Recipes