These easy-to-cook grains pack both nutrients and flavor.
Since the grain has already been boiled before drying, it cooks quicklyready in just 15 minutes.
Fine-grind bulgur can even be cooked by just soaking the grain in hot water.
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Or, simply toast it raw for a crunchy topping or nutritious granola ingredient.
Quinoa
Classified as a pseudograin, quinoa is a seed that is tiny but mighty.
Why has this ancient ingredient gained so much popularity?
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The three varieties all slightly differ in size and texture but all are nutritious and tasty sources of fiber.
We recommend batch cooking it and using it in different recipes throughout the week.
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A close up view of quinoa.Photo by Bethany Moncel
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