Download or read book Grains as Mains written by Jodi Moreno and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-03-03 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ancient grains like quinoa, barley, spelt, and wheat berries are called "super foods" for good reason — they're packed with nutrition, and they're so versatile that they taste great in a variety of recipes. But what happens when you're stuck in a grain rut, always preparing grains the same way? Get inspired with Grains as Mains, the modern cook's answer to how to introduce healthy ingredients and delicious grains to the family table. Step-by-step illustrations, beautiful photography, and helpful tips show exactly how to make each dish, bringing out the gorgeous texture and outstanding, unique taste of each grain. You'll find quinoa recipes, faro recipes, and gluten-free recipes. You'll learn to make polenta and how to cook millet. We've gathered the very best easy, healthy recipes that will show you how to incorporate super-food grains into your cooking, and meals have tips for either adding protein or making a grain dish vegetarian. Plus, recipes suggest grain substitutions to make the entire book friendly no matter if you're cooking for food allergies, celiac disease, gluten-intolerance, or vegetarians. Even adventurous cooks will find flavorful, inspiring recipes they haven't seen before in Grains as Mains!