Chrissy Freer Supergrains

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Over 100 delicious recipes for quinoa, amaranth, buckwheat, brown rice, chia seeds, millet, oats, spelt, kamut, barley, farro and freekah. A fresh look at twelve delicious super-foods (over half of which are gluten free) to add a nutrient-packed punch to your day! No longer being held captive by the health food store, the world is waking up to the unique health benefits of grains. " Supergrains" includes over 100 delicious recipes. Firstly, you get the lowdown on the nutritional stats for each grain-- for instance, did you know that chia contains more omega 3 and dietary fibre than any other food found in nature?-- and then 10-12 delicious recipes for each one. All of the grains are ready to buy at your local supermarket--quinoa, amaranth, buckwheat, brown rice, chia seeds, millet, oats, spelt, kamut and barley--and with the recipes in "Supergrai" you'll see how easy it is to include them in your everyday diet. The step-by-step and easy-to-follow methods will give you the confidence to cook with these super-foods in fresh and contemporary ways, with dishes such as: Quinoa with Lamb, Pine Nuts and Currants; Buckwheat Pasta with Pancetta, Broccoli and Chili; and Roasted Nectarines with Barley and Almond Crumble. Six out of ten of these grains are gluten free and many are a complete source of protein, making these recipes perfect for vegans, vegetarians and carnivores alike. "Supergrains" gives you delicious, healthy meals that your whole family will love.