I have to admit, I was never a big "super grain" eater. Rice...OK. Wild rice...alright. Quinoa...Huh? Cous Cous...no way! Growing up a carnivore, I just didn't "get it".About a month ago, I was over a friend's house and she and her family are vegetarians. Now, I'm in this food mode where I will try JUST ABOUT anything, and she was making this grain medley from Trader Joe's. It's called Harvest Grains and it has Israeli cous cous, mini garbanzo beans, quinoa and orzo. It was so hearty and wonderful that I rushed to the store to buy some for myself. It's great as a side, or for you vegetarians, it could be the "whole enchilada", since quinoa is a whole protein (an array of essential fatty acids, gluten free and 12-18% protein). Also for the vegetarians, the instructions call for it to be cooked in water or chicken broth. I used veggie stock and it had a wonderful, earthy flavor.
Tonight I combo-ed it with steak, steamed broccoli, sauteed summer squash and a salad. There are leftovers, so who knows what it will be pared with tomorrow. I have not had the kids taste it yet, so that remains to be seen, but the adults in your life will surely enjoy it as a new "side" alternative.
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