Beyond Brown Rice
If you've never ventured further, you're in for a treat. Great grains come in many forms and can be cooked into a variety of textures: chewy, nutty, earthy, crunchy, and gooey, to name just a handful. Amaranth, anyone?
Kasha With Caramelized Onions and Cremini Mushrooms
This recipe offers an unusual mix of textures and flavors in a dish that's high in protein and fiber.
Minted Barley Salad
This barley salad is long on both style and substance, with fresh-from-the-garden flavor and nutty, chewy grains.
Amaranth Pudding
This dessert is sticky-sweet, with a nice dose of protein to boot.
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