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Whole grains are rich in fiber, nutrients, antioxidants,vitamins, and minerals.

Whole grain is unprocessed grain that contains all theparts of the original kernel - bran (fiber) , germ(nutrient) , and endosperm (starch)

Ensure that the product is 100 percent whole grain byreading the list of ingredients or checking for the 100 %whole grain label

Whole grains are great for batch cooking and usethroughout the week. Here are some quick meal ideas

using leftover whole grains

Out of cereal or oatmeal?Use leftover quinoa!

Warm up the quinoa in abowl, add milk, a sweetener(such as honey), and yourchoice of the followingtoppings:

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Breakfast Quinoa

Breakfast Rice Pudding

Turn leftover brown rice into a sweettreat

Combine 1 1/2 cup brown rice, 1 cupof milk, 1 Tablespoon of butter, and1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon into asauce pan. Simmer gently and stiroccasionally 15-20 minutes

Stir in half a banana and honey for 1minute to thicken.

Place into bowls, add your favoritetoppings, and enjoy!

Savory Breakfast BowlEnjoy a savory breakfast usingleftover brown rice or quinoa as abase for breakfast

Warm up your choice of wholegrain

Top with eggs, cooked in any styleyou want - scrambled, sunny sideup, hard boiled, etc.

Add sauteed spinach, kale,avocado, bean sprouts, or anycooked vegetables

Customize to your liking

Whole grain saladAdd texture to your salads byadding your leftover whole grains

Combine spinach, arugula, roastedtomatoes, your choice of protein,and a whole grain

Quick and simple lunch option

Give this recipe a try

Winter Quinoa, Kale,and Pear Salad

Burrito BowlMake your own burrito bowls athome!

Place brown rice in a bowlTop with beans, choice of protein,salsa, shredded lettuce, and yourchoice of topping! - sour cream, cheese, guacamole,etc.

Try this recipe

Burrito Bowl

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Reuse leftover quinoa as stuffing

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahenheit

Sautee one chopped onion and twominced garlic cloves for 5 minutes untiltranslucentAdd 1 lb ground lean turkey and seasonwith italian seasoning until brownAdd in 1 can of diced tomatoes andblack beans

Mix quinoa and turkey mixture andstuff into hallowed bell peppers; topwith mozzerella cheeseBake for 30 mins or until tender

Fried Rice

Preheat large non-stick skillet to mediumheat, pour in sesame oil Sautée 1 diced onion until transparentAdd in frozen peas and carrots until thawed

Set vegetable mixture to one side of theskillet and pour in 2 beaten eggs to scrambleCombined scrambled eggs and vegetablesmixture together and add in brown rice

Pour 2-3 Tablespoons of low sodium soysauce, mix well, garnish with green onionsand enjoy

Use leftover brown rice tomake homemade fried rice

Soup

In a large pot, combine 3 lbs of chicken, 3 peeledand cut carrots, and 2 celery stalks cut into 1 inchpieces and a quarter of a large yellow onion.Add 2 1/2 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon ofpeppercorn, and 8 cups of cold waterBring to a boil and reduce to simmer for 30 minutesor until chicken is cooked

Set chicken aside to cool off and shred the meat, strain the vegetables out of the broth and discardthe vegetables

Thinly slice 3 carrots and 2 celery stalksAdd to the broth and simmer for 10 minutesAdd the shredded chicken to the broth and ladleinto bowls.

Add in warmed up whole grains and enjoy

Substitute in leftover whole grain tochicken noodle soup if you're out of

pasta

Cooked rice can be storedin the fridge for 4-6 days

Check the product'sinstructions for more

accurate storing

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