Greens + Grains : Recipes for Deliciously Healthful Meals

People are eating more greens and grains and feeling virtuous about the abundant vitamins and minerals and invaluable protein and fiber. Best of all, these foods are utterly delicious! The 45 creative recipes in this book combine greens and grains in dishes for all meal occasions that burst with flavor, color, and lusciousness. These flexible recipes not only make weeknight dinners, many requiring only one pot, but also provide a comprehensive reference of cooking methods for dozens of grains, from quinoa to rye berries. More than 30 mouthwatering photographs convey the beauty of grains and "hot" greens, such as kale, chard, spinach, escarole, nettles, and collards. This is an indispensable book for the health-conscious home cook. Enjoy the health benefits of fresh greens and natural grains every day with this collection of simply delicious soups, salads, main dishes and more. Greens and grains are abundant in vitamins and minerals and an invaluable source of protein and fiber. Best of all, they’re utterly delicious! The forty-five recipes in this book combine a variety of grains with nutrient-rich greens like kale, chard, spinach, escarole, nettles, and collards in dishes for all occasions—many requiring only one pot! Author Molly Watson provides a comprehensive reference of cooking methods for dozens of grains, from quinoa to rye berries. More than thirty mouthwatering photographs convey the beauty of these natural foods that burst with flavor, color, and lusciousness. Both practical and inspiring, this is an indispensable book for the health-conscious home cook. "This is the cookbook that will get you to eat greens and grains every day! These recipes lead with deliciousness, showcasing the pairings of two mutritional powerhouses while playing up their beautiful textures and flavors, and using just-right cooking methods for busy weeknights--when you most need a wrm, satisfying, healthful plate of food"--Back cover Capitalising on the rising love for greens and grains and the constant desire for healthy, delicious weekday meals, Greens + Grains has 45 recipes for all meal occasions and cooks of all skill levels, plus handy identification and cooking methods.