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If you're wondering how to branch out in the grain department, try this recipe for farro salad with roasted vegetables, from FitSugar reader Dara8182, who posted the recipe in our Healthy Recipe group. I adore farro. It is a chewy, fiber-filled grain that pairs beautifully with all sorts of dishes. It's high in protein and fiber, perfect to anchor a delicious dish of roasted vegetables. This Read more
Reader Dara8182 warms up to Fall with this fresh, filling soup recipe, posted in the Savory Sights group. This soup is a warming and filling fall dish, using the best and healthiest fall crops, fresh cranberry beans (aka Barlotti beans) and kale. Add some crumbled chicken sausage and nutty farro and you have an incredibly flavorful meal! This recipe yields enough for some tasty lunches as Read more
Farro is the latest ancient grain to make a mainstream comeback, and I've been cooking up a storm with the wheat variety, using it in place of rice to make "farrotto," adding it to soups, and utilizing it as the base for Asian-style vegetable bowls. My favorite way to employ it during hot weather is with this ingenious seasonal salad by Melissa Clark. Start by toasting farro, until it's nutty Read more
During Summer, we're always looking for new salad recipes. That's why we can't wait to try My Fare Foodie's farro salad with tuna. Cook like a real Italian by barely cooking at all. Enjoy this healthy and filling salad in all of its simplicity by using the best and freshest ingredients you can find. You can find the recipe on her blog. Interested in having your creations featured here? Upload Read more
If you're looking for a different way to incorporate whole grains into your diet, look no further than farro, an ages-old grain that's well on its way to making a mainstream comeback. Also known as emmer, this grain, which is actually an ancient variety of wheat, originated in the Middle East. It was ubiquitous during the Roman Empire, and has since played a vital part in Italian cuisine — Read more
Shake up your salad routine with a flavorful salad from FitSugar reader My Fare Foodie, who shared a recipe for an Italian tuna and farro salad — garnished with goodies like olives, tomatoes, and capers — in our Healthy Recipe group. Cook like a real Italian by barely cooking at all. Enjoy this healthy and filling salad in all of its simplicity by using the best and freshest ingredients you Read more
My go-to weeknight meal often features a side of brown rice. It's versatile and more nutritious than white rice and is easy to throw in a rice cooker or boil away on the stove while I'm preparing the main course. But sometimes a dinner calls for a few other nutritional powerhouses. The next time you find yourself in the mood for something that can cook quickly in boiling water, try these Read more
Last week I made a really yummy breakfast quinoa using a recipe from FitSugar reader leens824. Not only was it delicious, it reminded me that when it comes to warm, hearty breakfasts and whole grains, oatmeal isn't the only option. Check out some of the things I do at home to incorporate different whole grains into my breakfast. Brown rice. I love using leftover brown rice to make a bowl of warm Read more
Grains like rice and carbs like pasta are classic standbys, but they become exponentially healthier when they're unrefined. I am talking about whole grains. So swap out white rice for brown, use quinoa instead of pasta, and throw some bulgur wheat in that burger. You'll lower your risk of cancer and build up your body's levels of fiber, vitamin E, iron, manganese, and zinc. Here are five Read more
If you're looking for a new grain to try, pick up some farro. Also known as emmer, it's a variety of wheat that originated in the Middle East, but is primarily grown in northern Italy. It's similar to barley and wheat berries, and can be used in place of rice, quinoa, couscous, or other grains in your favorite dishes. It has a satisfyingly chewy texture similar to brown rice, and if you buy Read more
