Grains

From left to right.  Green lentils, red quinoa, millet, buckwheat, orange lentils, purple sticky rice, red rice and brown rice.

Whole beautiful colored grains.  I just went to my pantry and pulled this variety out.  This wasn't even all of them - I forgot the wild rice, black quinoa and white quinoa.  With all these choices why is anyone eating white potatoes and white rice. Everywhere you turn there is something discussing whole grains.  Get them in your diet your body will appreciate it.

I made purple sticky rice also called black thai rice.  Try this one. Often it is cooked as a dessert rice. I had it once that way in a Thai restaurant.  I just cook it in water and add seasonings. I like it because it is a sticky rice.  Just 2 cups of water or broth to 1 cup of rice. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer covered for 30-40 minutes.  Do not stir.  Turn off heat and let sit 10 minutes. Fluff and serve.  Some people use a rice cooker, I never have yet.




With all the beautiful colored food choices who needs white food.