The Goodness of Adding More Beans and Whole Grains toYour Diet

It will serve to your benefit to cook up a batch of both beans and grains for use in weekday meals.

For a hearty and filling morning meal top warmed grains with berries or fruit of choice a favorite spice like cardamom or cinnamon and a non dairy milk.

Grain cakes make a healthy alternative to traditional flapjacks. Mix cooked grains with a beaten egg berries or for savory pallets herbs and onion. Add a little flour, a wheat/gluten free flour can be used also such as coconut or quinoa flour. Make a batter and sauté in an oiled skillet till golden

Add 1/2 cup cooked grains to your favorite soup to make it heartier and keep you fuller longer.

Alternate whole grains with any dairy or non dairy yogurt and fruit for a tasty parfait.

Stuff a pita with beans veggies and tahini sauce.

Add beans to that baked potato, white or sweet then add a favorite sauce like salsa or pesto. A shredded dairy or non dairy cheese can be added for that Zing appeal!

Make a pudding out of your grain of choice prepared with milk, or non dairy milk, raisins, cinnamon and your sweetener of choice. Simmer till thick and enjoy hot or cold.

Warmed beans or grains paired with eggs prepared to your preference (scrambled, poached..) top with fresh tomatoes, salsa, pepper sauce or what you prefer.

Grains and beans can be frozen in portions to be available for any quick and healthy and nutrition packed meal.